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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding applicant 100% permanently disabled without apportionment. The Board found the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) failed to sufficiently analyze the evidence regarding causation and apportionment, especially in light of medical expert reports indicating non-industrial factors contributing to applicant's condition. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record and issue a new decision that properly addresses apportionment under Labor Code Section 4663.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding applicant 100% permanently disabled without apportionment. The Board found the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) failed to sufficiently analyze the evidence regarding causation and apportionment, especially in light of medical expert reports indicating non-industrial factors contributing to applicant's condition. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record and issue a new decision that properly addresses apportionment under Labor Code Section 4663.
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