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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended an administrative law judge's finding, specifically removing the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's left shoulder. While the applicant experienced left shoulder symptoms due to a fall, medical evaluations did not establish causation or a need for treatment for the shoulder itself. However, the Board affirmed the prior finding of 20% permanent disability, based on the applicant's neck injury, as detailed in the judge's report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended an administrative law judge's finding, specifically removing the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's left shoulder. While the applicant experienced left shoulder symptoms due to a fall, medical evaluations did not establish causation or a need for treatment for the shoulder itself. However, the Board affirmed the prior finding of 20% permanent disability, based on the applicant's neck injury, as detailed in the judge's report.
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