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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board found substantial inadequacies in the medical record and required further development by an Agreed Medical Examiner or a court-appointed physician. The WCJ's reliance on specific medical opinions was questioned, and the defendant's arguments regarding benefit increases and the statute of limitations were noted for further consideration. The Board will not rule on other issues until the medical evidence is clarified.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board found substantial inadequacies in the medical record and required further development by an Agreed Medical Examiner or a court-appointed physician. The WCJ's reliance on specific medical opinions was questioned, and the defendant's arguments regarding benefit increases and the statute of limitations were noted for further consideration. The Board will not rule on other issues until the medical evidence is clarified.
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