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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board reconsidered an administrative law judge's decision regarding three consolidated claims. The Board found substantial evidence that a workplace incident in 2001 contributed to the applicant's leg amputation, necessitating further medical treatment. However, the Board rescinded findings on other claims and issues, including permanent disability and apportionment, due to deficiencies in the medical evidence. The case is remanded for reassignment to a new judge for further development of the medical record.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board reconsidered an administrative law judge's decision regarding three consolidated claims. The Board found substantial evidence that a workplace incident in 2001 contributed to the applicant's leg amputation, necessitating further medical treatment. However, the Board rescinded findings on other claims and issues, including permanent disability and apportionment, due to deficiencies in the medical evidence. The case is remanded for reassignment to a new judge for further development of the medical record.
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