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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant failed to show good cause to reopen for new and further disability, as the vocational expert's testimony was not considered substantial evidence to overcome the scheduled permanent disability rating. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of reimbursing the vocational expert's costs to the WCJ for further proceedings. The matter was returned to the trial level for this specific determination.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant failed to show good cause to reopen for new and further disability, as the vocational expert's testimony was not considered substantial evidence to overcome the scheduled permanent disability rating. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of reimbursing the vocational expert's costs to the WCJ for further proceedings. The matter was returned to the trial level for this specific determination.
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