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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision, finding that the medical evidence was insufficient to definitively rule out injury to the applicant's chest, ankles, lower extremities, and thoracic spine. The Board also noted discrepancies in the stipulated amounts for permanent disability advances and temporary disability overpayments. Consequently, these issues, along with permanent disability and attorney fees, are deferred. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record, specifically seeking additional opinions from the QME regarding causation for the disputed body parts and clarification on the financial issues.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision, finding that the medical evidence was insufficient to definitively rule out injury to the applicant's chest, ankles, lower extremities, and thoracic spine. The Board also noted discrepancies in the stipulated amounts for permanent disability advances and temporary disability overpayments. Consequently, these issues, along with permanent disability and attorney fees, are deferred. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record, specifically seeking additional opinions from the QME regarding causation for the disputed body parts and clarification on the financial issues.
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