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The WCAB granted reconsideration to amend a prior award, deleting a finding of injury to the applicant's right lower extremity based on the agreed medical examiner's opinion. The Board affirmed the original award in all other respects, including the finding of industrial injury to the psyche and lumbar spine and the 24% permanent disability rating. The WCAB also denied the defendant's request for credit for temporary disability overpayment, finding it within their discretion and noting the de minimis amount and applicant's good faith.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration to amend a prior award, deleting a finding of injury to the applicant's right lower extremity based on the agreed medical examiner's opinion. The Board affirmed the original award in all other respects, including the finding of industrial injury to the psyche and lumbar spine and the 24% permanent disability rating. The WCAB also denied the defendant's request for credit for temporary disability overpayment, finding it within their discretion and noting the de minimis amount and applicant's good faith.
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