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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the lower decision, remanding the case for further development of the record. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's report was outdated, lacking current medical evidence to support the awarded treatments and home modifications. Consequently, the case is returned for a supplemental examination by the AME before a final decision can be made on the applicant's future medical needs.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the lower decision, remanding the case for further development of the record. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's report was outdated, lacking current medical evidence to support the awarded treatments and home modifications. Consequently, the case is returned for a supplemental examination by the AME before a final decision can be made on the applicant's future medical needs.
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