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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the trial judge's decision regarding applicant Kenneth Ridgway's workers' compensation claim. The Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and costs for vocational expert testimony, remanding the case for further proceedings. Specifically, the judge must re-evaluate costs in light of a recent en banc decision and issue new rating instructions considering all medical factors, including the applicant's low back condition.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the trial judge's decision regarding applicant Kenneth Ridgway's workers' compensation claim. The Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and costs for vocational expert testimony, remanding the case for further proceedings. Specifically, the judge must re-evaluate costs in light of a recent en banc decision and issue new rating instructions considering all medical factors, including the applicant's low back condition.
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