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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the WCJ's finding that the applicant was permanent and stationary on June 1, 2009. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion more persuasive, concluding the applicant was not yet permanent and stationary due to ongoing recovery from knee surgery. Consequently, temporary disability benefits are awarded through October 26, 2009, with further proceedings to determine benefits thereafter.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the WCJ's finding that the applicant was permanent and stationary on June 1, 2009. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion more persuasive, concluding the applicant was not yet permanent and stationary due to ongoing recovery from knee surgery. Consequently, temporary disability benefits are awarded through October 26, 2009, with further proceedings to determine benefits thereafter.
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