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This case concerns a firefighter's claim for a carotid pseudoaneurysm, which the original judge found work-related based on a QME's opinion. The employer sought reconsideration, arguing the QME's opinion lacked substantial evidence as it was speculative and not based on a history of trauma. The Board granted reconsideration, finding the QME's opinion impermissibly speculative. Ultimately, the Board amended the award to exclude the pseudoaneurysm as an industrial injury, reducing the permanent disability award.
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This case concerns a firefighter's claim for a carotid pseudoaneurysm, which the original judge found work-related based on a QME's opinion. The employer sought reconsideration, arguing the QME's opinion lacked substantial evidence as it was speculative and not based on a history of trauma. The Board granted reconsideration, finding the QME's opinion impermissibly speculative. Ultimately, the Board amended the award to exclude the pseudoaneurysm as an industrial injury, reducing the permanent disability award.
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