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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, finding that the reliance on a 2014 medical evaluation for permanent disability was insufficient. The applicant's primary treating physician reported additional permanent disability due to complications from prior surgery, and the panel qualified medical evaluator indicated a need for reevaluation. The Board determined the record required further development due to insufficient current medical evidence regarding the applicant's disability level. Therefore, the prior award was rescinded and the case returned for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, finding that the reliance on a 2014 medical evaluation for permanent disability was insufficient. The applicant's primary treating physician reported additional permanent disability due to complications from prior surgery, and the panel qualified medical evaluator indicated a need for reevaluation. The Board determined the record required further development due to insufficient current medical evidence regarding the applicant's disability level. Therefore, the prior award was rescinded and the case returned for further proceedings.
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