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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding that applicant sustained a cumulative industrial injury to his back while employed by Celite Corporation, but deferred the issues of permanent and temporary disability for further development of the record. The Board found Dr. Capen's opinion establishing industrial causation to be substantial evidence, despite conflicting views from the defendant's QME. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the extent of the applicant's disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding that applicant sustained a cumulative industrial injury to his back while employed by Celite Corporation, but deferred the issues of permanent and temporary disability for further development of the record. The Board found Dr. Capen's opinion establishing industrial causation to be substantial evidence, despite conflicting views from the defendant's QME. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the extent of the applicant's disability.
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