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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's contention that the administrative law judge erred in denying further medical treatment for his right shoulder and ankles. While the judge correctly found no need for ankle treatment based on medical reports and applicant testimony, the Board found the record unclear regarding the shoulder, citing a need for further development. The case is returned to the trial level for a decision on shoulder treatment, potentially requiring a supplemental medical report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's contention that the administrative law judge erred in denying further medical treatment for his right shoulder and ankles. While the judge correctly found no need for ankle treatment based on medical reports and applicant testimony, the Board found the record unclear regarding the shoulder, citing a need for further development. The case is returned to the trial level for a decision on shoulder treatment, potentially requiring a supplemental medical report.
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