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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of 100% permanent disability for the applicant's back and psyche injuries. The Board found that the workers' compensation judge properly applied the 1997 Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities due to pre-existing medical reports indicating permanent disability. Substantial evidence, including the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion on permanent total disability and the applicant's treating psychologist's opinion, supported the 100% disability rating. The defendant failed to meet its burden to prove apportionment of the disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of 100% permanent disability for the applicant's back and psyche injuries. The Board found that the workers' compensation judge properly applied the 1997 Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities due to pre-existing medical reports indicating permanent disability. Substantial evidence, including the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion on permanent total disability and the applicant's treating psychologist's opinion, supported the 100% disability rating. The defendant failed to meet its burden to prove apportionment of the disability.
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