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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the trial judge's decision that applicant failed to prove cumulative injury to her wrists and hands. The Board found the prior panel qualified medical evaluator's report insufficient as it predated the application, lacked medical record review, and did not address cumulative trauma. This decision returns the matter to the trial level for further development of the medical evidence regarding the claimed cumulative injury.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the trial judge's decision that applicant failed to prove cumulative injury to her wrists and hands. The Board found the prior panel qualified medical evaluator's report insufficient as it predated the application, lacked medical record review, and did not address cumulative trauma. This decision returns the matter to the trial level for further development of the medical evidence regarding the claimed cumulative injury.
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