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The applicant claims an admitted industrial spinal injury caused his umbilical hernia, but the WCJ denied benefits for the hernia, finding it nonindustrial. The applicant argues the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion supports industrial causation for the hernia, contradicting the defense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to obtain a report from the WCJ regarding this contested issue.
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The applicant claims an admitted industrial spinal injury caused his umbilical hernia, but the WCJ denied benefits for the hernia, finding it nonindustrial. The applicant argues the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion supports industrial causation for the hernia, contradicting the defense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to obtain a report from the WCJ regarding this contested issue.
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