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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's apportionment opinion lacked necessary reasoning and was not substantial evidence. Additionally, the Board questioned the Workers' Compensation Judge's occupational group number assignment. The matter will be returned to the trial level to develop the record on apportionment and occupational group designation.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's apportionment opinion lacked necessary reasoning and was not substantial evidence. Additionally, the Board questioned the Workers' Compensation Judge's occupational group number assignment. The matter will be returned to the trial level to develop the record on apportionment and occupational group designation.
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