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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and affirmed the prior decision, with amendments. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, emphasizing that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence. The decision was amended to reflect a specific permanent disability rate of 7%, totaling 21 weeks of payments at $198.49 weekly, amounting to $4,168.29. Additionally, a reasonable attorney's fee of $625.25 was established.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and affirmed the prior decision, with amendments. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, emphasizing that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence. The decision was amended to reflect a specific permanent disability rate of 7%, totaling 21 weeks of payments at $198.49 weekly, amounting to $4,168.29. Additionally, a reasonable attorney's fee of $625.25 was established.
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