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Applicant Mary Anne Aikens sought reconsideration of a Findings and Award (F&A) from April 15, 2021, regarding injuries sustained in 2009. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the F&A, finding errors in the WCJ's decision regarding apportionment of permanent disability for both orthopedic and psychological injuries. The Board concluded that the medical reports from AME Dr. Joel Renbaum and AME Dr. James Cole lacked sufficient independent justification for their apportionment findings. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record concerning apportionment.
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Applicant Mary Anne Aikens sought reconsideration of a Findings and Award (F&A) from April 15, 2021, regarding injuries sustained in 2009. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the F&A, finding errors in the WCJ's decision regarding apportionment of permanent disability for both orthopedic and psychological injuries. The Board concluded that the medical reports from AME Dr. Joel Renbaum and AME Dr. James Cole lacked sufficient independent justification for their apportionment findings. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record concerning apportionment.
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