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This case concerns the application of the correct permanent disability rating schedule for an admitted industrial injury. The defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the 1997 schedule applied, arguing the treating doctor's reports were insufficient to establish permanent disability prior to January 1, 2005. The majority denied reconsideration, finding Dr. Murphy's reports, along with a QIW finding, constituted substantial evidence of permanent disability under the applicable statute. A dissenting commissioner argued Dr. Murphy's reports lacked sufficient analysis and rationale to be considered substantial evidence.
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This case concerns the application of the correct permanent disability rating schedule for an admitted industrial injury. The defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the 1997 schedule applied, arguing the treating doctor's reports were insufficient to establish permanent disability prior to January 1, 2005. The majority denied reconsideration, finding Dr. Murphy's reports, along with a QIW finding, constituted substantial evidence of permanent disability under the applicable statute. A dissenting commissioner argued Dr. Murphy's reports lacked sufficient analysis and rationale to be considered substantial evidence.
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