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This case involves Julian Gonzalez's claim for permanent total disability due to a 1999 back injury. The defendant, CIGA, sought reconsideration of the award, challenging the administrative law judge's reliance on vocational expert and medical reports. CIGA argued these reports did not constitute substantial evidence and that psychological overlay evidence was unaddressed. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied CIGA's petition, affirming the original award of permanent total disability and adopting the judge's reasoning.
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This case involves Julian Gonzalez's claim for permanent total disability due to a 1999 back injury. The defendant, CIGA, sought reconsideration of the award, challenging the administrative law judge's reliance on vocational expert and medical reports. CIGA argued these reports did not constitute substantial evidence and that psychological overlay evidence was unaddressed. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied CIGA's petition, affirming the original award of permanent total disability and adopting the judge's reasoning.
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