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This case returns to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board after the Court of Appeal annulled a prior order denying reconsideration. The appellate court directed the Board to have the workers' compensation judge make an apportionment determination for permanent disability. Consequently, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous findings, and remanded the case for a new award that apportions permanent disability according to Labor Code sections 4663/4664 and relevant case law. The judge may conduct further proceedings before issuing the revised award.
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This case returns to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board after the Court of Appeal annulled a prior order denying reconsideration. The appellate court directed the Board to have the workers' compensation judge make an apportionment determination for permanent disability. Consequently, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous findings, and remanded the case for a new award that apportions permanent disability according to Labor Code sections 4663/4664 and relevant case law. The judge may conduct further proceedings before issuing the revised award.
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