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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 100% permanent disability due to industrial injuries sustained in 1991. The defendant sought apportionment based on pre-existing degenerative spinal conditions. While the Agreed Medical Evaluator opined some apportionment was warranted, their report lacked sufficient detail to meet legal standards for causation and apportionment. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record regarding permanent disability and apportionment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 100% permanent disability due to industrial injuries sustained in 1991. The defendant sought apportionment based on pre-existing degenerative spinal conditions. While the Agreed Medical Evaluator opined some apportionment was warranted, their report lacked sufficient detail to meet legal standards for causation and apportionment. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record regarding permanent disability and apportionment.
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