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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily arguing for a higher permanent disability rating and increased attorney fees. The Board granted reconsideration, affirming the original award but increasing the attorney's fee from 6% to 10% of the permanent disability indemnity. The Board found the WCJ correctly relied on Dr. Biscaro's apportionment opinion, as it constituted substantial evidence. The Board also found no substantial evidence supported claims of industrial injury to the applicant's shoulder or a compensable psychiatric injury.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily arguing for a higher permanent disability rating and increased attorney fees. The Board granted reconsideration, affirming the original award but increasing the attorney's fee from 6% to 10% of the permanent disability indemnity. The Board found the WCJ correctly relied on Dr. Biscaro's apportionment opinion, as it constituted substantial evidence. The Board also found no substantial evidence supported claims of industrial injury to the applicant's shoulder or a compensable psychiatric injury.
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