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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior findings, and remanded the case. The Board found that the judge erred in denying apportionment of the applicant's back disability, as Dr. Miller's opinion constituted substantial evidence of causation apportionment. The matter is returned to the trial level for a new decision, including apportionment of the applicant's back disability. The Board will address other issues raised by the defendant upon remand.
HENRY P. WEIGEL JR. vs. COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA RISK MANAGEMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior findings, and remanded the case. The Board found that the judge erred in denying apportionment of the applicant's back disability, as Dr. Miller's opinion constituted substantial evidence of causation apportionment. The matter is returned to the trial level for a new decision, including apportionment of the applicant's back disability. The Board will address other issues raised by the defendant upon remand.
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