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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, finding the applicant's psychiatric injury claim was not barred by the statute of limitations. Despite defendant's arguments, the Board affirmed the finding of 100% permanent disability, as the applicant's vocational expert provided unrebutted testimony of their inability to compete in the labor market due to physical limitations and medication side effects. The Board also affirmed the temporary disability award, finding it justified by the evidence presented.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, finding the applicant's psychiatric injury claim was not barred by the statute of limitations. Despite defendant's arguments, the Board affirmed the finding of 100% permanent disability, as the applicant's vocational expert provided unrebutted testimony of their inability to compete in the labor market due to physical limitations and medication side effects. The Board also affirmed the temporary disability award, finding it justified by the evidence presented.
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