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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that awarded the applicant 87% permanent disability for back, head, and neck injuries. The defendants argued the disability rating was not supported by substantial medical evidence, but the Board adopted the judge's report which found the applicant's limitations exceeded a "light work" restriction. Additionally, the petition for reconsideration was denied in part due to procedural violations of WCAB rules regarding attached documents.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that awarded the applicant 87% permanent disability for back, head, and neck injuries. The defendants argued the disability rating was not supported by substantial medical evidence, but the Board adopted the judge's report which found the applicant's limitations exceeded a "light work" restriction. Additionally, the petition for reconsideration was denied in part due to procedural violations of WCAB rules regarding attached documents.
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