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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the original award and substituting a new one. The Board found that the applicant did not sustain a hearing loss injury but did sustain neurological and orthopedic permanent disability. They determined that 60% of the orthopedic disability and 50% of the neurological disability were non-industrial, resulting in a revised permanent disability award of 31%. The Board also confirmed the applicant's entitlement to a cane and further medical treatment based on expert medical opinions.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the original award and substituting a new one. The Board found that the applicant did not sustain a hearing loss injury but did sustain neurological and orthopedic permanent disability. They determined that 60% of the orthopedic disability and 50% of the neurological disability were non-industrial, resulting in a revised permanent disability award of 31%. The Board also confirmed the applicant's entitlement to a cane and further medical treatment based on expert medical opinions.
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