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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in attorney fee calculations for applicant Malcolm Strong's permanent disability awards from a specific and cumulative injury to his cervical spine and upper extremities. The Board affirmed the original findings regarding the nature and extent of the injuries and the permanent disability ratings assigned by the WCJ. Applicant's contention that the WCJ erred by using the Combined Value Table to combine impairment ratings was rejected, as the WCJ's application of the AMA Guides was consistent with the Agreed Medical Examiner's report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in attorney fee calculations for applicant Malcolm Strong's permanent disability awards from a specific and cumulative injury to his cervical spine and upper extremities. The Board affirmed the original findings regarding the nature and extent of the injuries and the permanent disability ratings assigned by the WCJ. Applicant's contention that the WCJ erred by using the Combined Value Table to combine impairment ratings was rejected, as the WCJ's application of the AMA Guides was consistent with the Agreed Medical Examiner's report.
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