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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant seeking reconsideration of a $50%$ permanent disability award, arguing for $100%$ due to insufficient proof of overlap with a prior injury. The defendant also sought reconsideration, contesting the disability rating and dollar amount of the award. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct the dollar amount, affirming the $50%$ apportionment, the $15%$ attorney fee, and the defendant's burden of proof for apportionment.
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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant seeking reconsideration of a $50%$ permanent disability award, arguing for $100%$ due to insufficient proof of overlap with a prior injury. The defendant also sought reconsideration, contesting the disability rating and dollar amount of the award. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct the dollar amount, affirming the $50%$ apportionment, the $15%$ attorney fee, and the defendant's burden of proof for apportionment.
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