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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the case for further proceedings. This action defers the issue of injury to the psyche while affirming findings of industrial injury to the back, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fibromyalgia, based on a cumulative trauma period ending August 23, 1999. Fibromyalgia was properly considered as an issue, and substantial evidence supports the established cumulative trauma period and related injuries, despite the defendant's contentions.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the case for further proceedings. This action defers the issue of injury to the psyche while affirming findings of industrial injury to the back, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fibromyalgia, based on a cumulative trauma period ending August 23, 1999. Fibromyalgia was properly considered as an issue, and substantial evidence supports the established cumulative trauma period and related injuries, despite the defendant's contentions.
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