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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the WCJ's finding of cumulative industrial injury was not supported by substantial medical evidence. The WCJ relied on a physician's report, but the provided employment history was demonstrably inaccurate, rendering the expert opinion unsubstantial regarding causation. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the record. This allows for a new decision after the WCJ re-examines the evidence and potentially amends the date of injury.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the WCJ's finding of cumulative industrial injury was not supported by substantial medical evidence. The WCJ relied on a physician's report, but the provided employment history was demonstrably inaccurate, rendering the expert opinion unsubstantial regarding causation. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the record. This allows for a new decision after the WCJ re-examines the evidence and potentially amends the date of injury.
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