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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the matter for further proceedings. Defendant argued the judge erred by issuing a single award for permanent disability and failing to consider apportionment. The Board found the medical evidence regarding apportionment was inadequate and the judge incorrectly disregarded it, even though two QMEs had offered apportionment opinions. Therefore, the case was remanded to the trial level for proper assessment of permanent disability considering apportionment of distinct industrial injuries.
LUIS ROMAN vs. SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the matter for further proceedings. Defendant argued the judge erred by issuing a single award for permanent disability and failing to consider apportionment. The Board found the medical evidence regarding apportionment was inadequate and the judge incorrectly disregarded it, even though two QMEs had offered apportionment opinions. Therefore, the case was remanded to the trial level for proper assessment of permanent disability considering apportionment of distinct industrial injuries.
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