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The Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, overturning the finding that applicant sustained an injury on March 31, 2013. However, the Board found insufficient medical evidence to support the prior permanent disability rating for the applicant's left shoulder. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the extent of disability related to the left shoulder. The award for future medical treatment for cumulative trauma injury to the cervical spine, right and left shoulders, and lumbar spine remains, but permanent disability is deferred.
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The Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, overturning the finding that applicant sustained an injury on March 31, 2013. However, the Board found insufficient medical evidence to support the prior permanent disability rating for the applicant's left shoulder. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the extent of disability related to the left shoulder. The award for future medical treatment for cumulative trauma injury to the cervical spine, right and left shoulders, and lumbar spine remains, but permanent disability is deferred.
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