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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board affirmed the original award of 15% permanent disability for an admitted neck injury. The applicant's petition for reconsideration, arguing for total disability based on vocational expert testimony and claiming inadequate compensation, was denied. The Board found the petition lacked merit, failed to cite evidence, and was deficient for not addressing contrary medical opinions. Additionally, the applicant's attorney received a strong admonishment for filing a deficient petition but was not sanctioned due to his timely apology and acceptance of responsibility.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board affirmed the original award of 15% permanent disability for an admitted neck injury. The applicant's petition for reconsideration, arguing for total disability based on vocational expert testimony and claiming inadequate compensation, was denied. The Board found the petition lacked merit, failed to cite evidence, and was deficient for not addressing contrary medical opinions. Additionally, the applicant's attorney received a strong admonishment for filing a deficient petition but was not sanctioned due to his timely apology and acceptance of responsibility.
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