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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award finding new and further disability. The defendant sought clarification on credit for a prior award, division of the award based on injury types, and apportionment to non-industrial factors. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the WCJ's decision on new and further disability was supported by medical evidence. The Board clarified that the defendant is not required to pay duplicate benefits but must pay the new award less amounts already paid. Finally, the Board upheld the WCJ's unapportioned award based on the treating physician's opinion.
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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award finding new and further disability. The defendant sought clarification on credit for a prior award, division of the award based on injury types, and apportionment to non-industrial factors. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the WCJ's decision on new and further disability was supported by medical evidence. The Board clarified that the defendant is not required to pay duplicate benefits but must pay the new award less amounts already paid. Finally, the Board upheld the WCJ's unapportioned award based on the treating physician's opinion.
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