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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decisions regarding applicant Stephanie Green's back and psyche injuries from 1990 and 1995. The Board found that further development of the record is required on the issues of permanent disability and apportionment. Specifically, the orthopedic AME's opinions are stale and require re-examination, and both medical and vocational expert opinions need clarification on independent medical judgment regarding apportionment. The cases are returned to the trial level for further proceedings and new decisions by the WCJ.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decisions regarding applicant Stephanie Green's back and psyche injuries from 1990 and 1995. The Board found that further development of the record is required on the issues of permanent disability and apportionment. Specifically, the orthopedic AME's opinions are stale and require re-examination, and both medical and vocational expert opinions need clarification on independent medical judgment regarding apportionment. The cases are returned to the trial level for further proceedings and new decisions by the WCJ.
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