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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant claiming bilateral forearm and hand injury. The administrative law judge (WCJ) previously found $0%$ permanent disability, but the applicant sought reconsideration, arguing for a $12%$ permanent disability rating based on the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) report. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings because the AME's report lacked sufficient explanation for its impairment conclusions, especially in light of the Almaraz/Guzman II decision. The Board also noted that the issue of attorney's fees would be addressed during the further proceedings.
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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant claiming bilateral forearm and hand injury. The administrative law judge (WCJ) previously found $0%$ permanent disability, but the applicant sought reconsideration, arguing for a $12%$ permanent disability rating based on the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) report. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings because the AME's report lacked sufficient explanation for its impairment conclusions, especially in light of the Almaraz/Guzman II decision. The Board also noted that the issue of attorney's fees would be addressed during the further proceedings.
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