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This case involves an applicant who sustained a low back injury on April 16, 1997, which the WCJ found resulted in permanent total disability and need for further medical treatment. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred by finding permanent total disability without apportionment and by excluding rebuttal evidence. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) Dr. Izzo's opinion constituted substantial evidence supporting the award. The Board also affirmed the exclusion of defendant's late-filed exhibits, as they were not presented with due diligence.
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This case involves an applicant who sustained a low back injury on April 16, 1997, which the WCJ found resulted in permanent total disability and need for further medical treatment. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred by finding permanent total disability without apportionment and by excluding rebuttal evidence. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) Dr. Izzo's opinion constituted substantial evidence supporting the award. The Board also affirmed the exclusion of defendant's late-filed exhibits, as they were not presented with due diligence.
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