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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding an injury to the applicant's right hand. While upholding the finding of industrial injury, the Board amended the administrative law judge's award to reflect a correct occupational variant (491F) and a reduced permanent disability rating of 3%. The opinions of the Agreed Medical Evaluator were deemed substantial evidence, and the defendant's challenge to them was unsuccessful. The Board affirmed the findings on the other two injury claims, as they were not contested in the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding an injury to the applicant's right hand. While upholding the finding of industrial injury, the Board amended the administrative law judge's award to reflect a correct occupational variant (491F) and a reduced permanent disability rating of 3%. The opinions of the Agreed Medical Evaluator were deemed substantial evidence, and the defendant's challenge to them was unsuccessful. The Board affirmed the findings on the other two injury claims, as they were not contested in the petition.
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