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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board affirmed the finding that Roy Lehman is permanently and totally disabled due to an industrial injury to his low back and psyche. Defendant Walgreens appealed, arguing the finding of permanent total disability was improper due to a lack of apportionment and reliance on incorrect rating schedules. The Board found substantial medical and vocational evidence supported the total disability finding, including expert opinions that Lehman was unemployable and not amenable to rehabilitation even after considering apportionment. The Board also found the vocational expert's reports met the substantial evidence standard despite defense challenges.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board affirmed the finding that Roy Lehman is permanently and totally disabled due to an industrial injury to his low back and psyche. Defendant Walgreens appealed, arguing the finding of permanent total disability was improper due to a lack of apportionment and reliance on incorrect rating schedules. The Board found substantial medical and vocational evidence supported the total disability finding, including expert opinions that Lehman was unemployable and not amenable to rehabilitation even after considering apportionment. The Board also found the vocational expert's reports met the substantial evidence standard despite defense challenges.
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