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This case concerns applicant Raghbir Mahil's appeal of a WCJ's decision regarding his 2002 industrial injury. The WCJ found injury to the neck and psyche, awarding 42% permanent disability based on the AMA Guides and denying injury to the right upper extremity and headaches. Applicant argued for total permanent disability, no psychiatric apportionment, and the application of the 1997 rating schedule. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, returning the matter for re-rating permanent disability under the 1997 Schedule due to the timing of temporary disability payments. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings, including no injury to the right upper extremity or headaches, and the need for neck treatment only.
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This case concerns applicant Raghbir Mahil's appeal of a WCJ's decision regarding his 2002 industrial injury. The WCJ found injury to the neck and psyche, awarding 42% permanent disability based on the AMA Guides and denying injury to the right upper extremity and headaches. Applicant argued for total permanent disability, no psychiatric apportionment, and the application of the 1997 rating schedule. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, returning the matter for re-rating permanent disability under the 1997 Schedule due to the timing of temporary disability payments. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings, including no injury to the right upper extremity or headaches, and the need for neck treatment only.
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