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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the medical record concerning the applicant's psychiatric disability. The Board found the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion unclear regarding whether industrial factors were predominant as to all causes of the psychiatric injury, as required by Labor Code section 3208.3(b)(1). The case was returned to the trial level for additional medical evidence and clarification on the apportionment of attorney fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the medical record concerning the applicant's psychiatric disability. The Board found the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion unclear regarding whether industrial factors were predominant as to all causes of the psychiatric injury, as required by Labor Code section 3208.3(b)(1). The case was returned to the trial level for additional medical evidence and clarification on the apportionment of attorney fees.
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