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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding the applicant sustained injury to his bilateral knees, hearing loss, and hypertension during his employment. The Board rejected the defendant's arguments regarding due process and substantial evidence, finding the defendant waived its right to contest the injury period by stipulating to it. Furthermore, the Board found the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment of permanent disability due to conclusory medical opinions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding the applicant sustained injury to his bilateral knees, hearing loss, and hypertension during his employment. The Board rejected the defendant's arguments regarding due process and substantial evidence, finding the defendant waived its right to contest the injury period by stipulating to it. Furthermore, the Board found the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment of permanent disability due to conclusory medical opinions.
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