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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a $100%$ permanent disability award to Francisco Costa. Defendant Ralph's Grocery Company argued that $20%$ of the disability should be apportioned to Costa's pre-existing congenital spinal stenosis, citing medical opinions. The Board found that the medical record justified apportionment but lacked sufficient detail on the basis for the physicians' opinions. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record regarding apportionment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a $100%$ permanent disability award to Francisco Costa. Defendant Ralph's Grocery Company argued that $20%$ of the disability should be apportioned to Costa's pre-existing congenital spinal stenosis, citing medical opinions. The Board found that the medical record justified apportionment but lacked sufficient detail on the basis for the physicians' opinions. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record regarding apportionment.
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