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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, rescinding the administrative law judge's (WCJ) decision. The defendant argued the WCJ erred by not specifying injured body parts, using incorrect indemnity rates, and inadequately addressing credit for overpayments and wage loss. The Board agreed that clarification and correction were necessary regarding indemnity rates, credit application between cases, and the extent of injury. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision addressing these issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, rescinding the administrative law judge's (WCJ) decision. The defendant argued the WCJ erred by not specifying injured body parts, using incorrect indemnity rates, and inadequately addressing credit for overpayments and wage loss. The Board agreed that clarification and correction were necessary regarding indemnity rates, credit application between cases, and the extent of injury. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision addressing these issues.
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