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The applicant sought reconsideration of a prior award which found industrial injury to his back, neck, knee, shoulder, psyche, and sleep disorder, but only awarded permanent disability for his back injury. The Appeals Board found that the prior award was not supported by substantial evidence regarding psychiatric permanent disability. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the record regarding psychiatric permanent disability. The applicant may be entitled to additional indemnity benefits upon further proceedings.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a prior award which found industrial injury to his back, neck, knee, shoulder, psyche, and sleep disorder, but only awarded permanent disability for his back injury. The Appeals Board found that the prior award was not supported by substantial evidence regarding psychiatric permanent disability. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the record regarding psychiatric permanent disability. The applicant may be entitled to additional indemnity benefits upon further proceedings.
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