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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior findings, returning the case to the trial level. The Board found the applicant's psychological injury reports lacked substantial evidence due to inconsistencies and apportionment issues. It also noted deficiencies in the defendant's medical expert's report regarding industrial causation for sleep and sexual dysfunction. The case is remanded for further proceedings, including potential development of the record on psychological injury, apportionment, and penalties.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior findings, returning the case to the trial level. The Board found the applicant's psychological injury reports lacked substantial evidence due to inconsistencies and apportionment issues. It also noted deficiencies in the defendant's medical expert's report regarding industrial causation for sleep and sexual dysfunction. The case is remanded for further proceedings, including potential development of the record on psychological injury, apportionment, and penalties.
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