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This case involves an applicant claiming industrial injury to his back. The Appeals Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision awarding 55% permanent disability and future medical treatment. The Board denied the applicant's request for increased benefits and disqualification of the WCJ, finding the applicant's credibility was appropriately assessed and no actual bias was demonstrated. Furthermore, the Board rejected the defendant's apportionment argument, ruling that the evidence did not support apportioning permanent disability to prior injuries due to the applicant's successful rehabilitation.
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This case involves an applicant claiming industrial injury to his back. The Appeals Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision awarding 55% permanent disability and future medical treatment. The Board denied the applicant's request for increased benefits and disqualification of the WCJ, finding the applicant's credibility was appropriately assessed and no actual bias was demonstrated. Furthermore, the Board rejected the defendant's apportionment argument, ruling that the evidence did not support apportioning permanent disability to prior injuries due to the applicant's successful rehabilitation.
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