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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 33% permanent disability for a left wrist injury. The Board found Dr. Newman's medical opinion, upon which the award was based, lacked substantial evidence and a clear factual basis for the disability rating, particularly the analogy used. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record. The other contentions raised by the defendant were deferred pending the outcome of further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 33% permanent disability for a left wrist injury. The Board found Dr. Newman's medical opinion, upon which the award was based, lacked substantial evidence and a clear factual basis for the disability rating, particularly the analogy used. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record. The other contentions raised by the defendant were deferred pending the outcome of further proceedings.
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