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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's challenges to the original decision. The Board rescinded the original decision, finding a need for further development of the record regarding apportionment. Specifically, the Board requires clarification from Dr. Konstat on whether the applicant sustained both a specific injury and a cumulative injury, and if so, how apportionment applies per Benson v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. The case is remanded for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all of the defendant's contentions.
MARYALICE MERRITT vs. UNICO AMERICAN CORPORATION, EXPLORER INSURANCE COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's challenges to the original decision. The Board rescinded the original decision, finding a need for further development of the record regarding apportionment. Specifically, the Board requires clarification from Dr. Konstat on whether the applicant sustained both a specific injury and a cumulative injury, and if so, how apportionment applies per Benson v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. The case is remanded for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all of the defendant's contentions.
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