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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision that apportioned 1/3 of the applicant's permanent disability to non-industrial factors. The Board found the original judge erred in how she interpreted medical opinions and applied apportionment rules. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees, ensuring proper findings and reasoning are provided.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision that apportioned 1/3 of the applicant's permanent disability to non-industrial factors. The Board found the original judge erred in how she interpreted medical opinions and applied apportionment rules. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees, ensuring proper findings and reasoning are provided.
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