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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to rescind a finding of increased permanent disability and return the case to the trial level. The Board agreed that further medical record development was needed to address potential cumulative trauma injury and apportionment issues. Specifically, the applicant's permanent disability finding was deferred pending a supplemental report from a Qualified Medical Evaluator. This action aims to avoid bifurcating issues while the deferred issues are resolved.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to rescind a finding of increased permanent disability and return the case to the trial level. The Board agreed that further medical record development was needed to address potential cumulative trauma injury and apportionment issues. Specifically, the applicant's permanent disability finding was deferred pending a supplemental report from a Qualified Medical Evaluator. This action aims to avoid bifurcating issues while the deferred issues are resolved.
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