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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address applicant Lamont Cox's petition. The WCAB amended the temporary disability award to the current maximum rate of $1,074.64 per week, affirming the denial of industrial injury for headaches and sleep disorders based on persuasive medical evidence. However, the WCAB found the Agreed Medical Examiner's apportionment of 90% of cervical disability to non-industrial factors insufficient and deferred permanent disability determination pending further record development regarding apportionment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address applicant Lamont Cox's petition. The WCAB amended the temporary disability award to the current maximum rate of $1,074.64 per week, affirming the denial of industrial injury for headaches and sleep disorders based on persuasive medical evidence. However, the WCAB found the Agreed Medical Examiner's apportionment of 90% of cervical disability to non-industrial factors insufficient and deferred permanent disability determination pending further record development regarding apportionment.
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