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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily arguing the permanent disability rating undervalued his urological condition and the WCJ erred in not crediting vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to award additional attorney fees for temporary disability benefits. While the majority affirmed the WCJ's original findings on permanent disability, a dissenting commissioner argued the urological condition was significantly underestimated and requested a new rating.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily arguing the permanent disability rating undervalued his urological condition and the WCJ erred in not crediting vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to award additional attorney fees for temporary disability benefits. While the majority affirmed the WCJ's original findings on permanent disability, a dissenting commissioner argued the urological condition was significantly underestimated and requested a new rating.
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