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The WCAB granted reconsideration for both applicant and defendant, rescinding the prior award and remanding the case for further proceedings. The board found that the secondary physicians' reports, relied upon by the WCJ for findings on headaches, hypertension, diabetes, and gastritis, lacked substantial medical evidence due to inadequate history and review of medical records. The WCAB also granted applicant's petition to allow further development of the record concerning the proper method for calculating permanent disability, specifically regarding the rebuttal of scheduled ratings. This ensures substantial justice by preventing undeveloped matters from being left unaddressed.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration for both applicant and defendant, rescinding the prior award and remanding the case for further proceedings. The board found that the secondary physicians' reports, relied upon by the WCJ for findings on headaches, hypertension, diabetes, and gastritis, lacked substantial medical evidence due to inadequate history and review of medical records. The WCAB also granted applicant's petition to allow further development of the record concerning the proper method for calculating permanent disability, specifically regarding the rebuttal of scheduled ratings. This ensures substantial justice by preventing undeveloped matters from being left unaddressed.
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