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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original award of 69% permanent disability after apportionment for a cumulative trauma injury. The applicant had argued the injury resulted in over 70% permanent disability. The Board adopted the judge's report and also admonished the applicant's attorney for citing unpublished decisions and failing to support arguments with specific record references. Compliance with Board rules was emphasized, with potential sanctions noted for future violations.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original award of 69% permanent disability after apportionment for a cumulative trauma injury. The applicant had argued the injury resulted in over 70% permanent disability. The Board adopted the judge's report and also admonished the applicant's attorney for citing unpublished decisions and failing to support arguments with specific record references. Compliance with Board rules was emphasized, with potential sanctions noted for future violations.
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