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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's prior decision and returned the case for further proceedings due to an incomplete medical record concerning apportionment of permanent disability. Specifically, the Board requires supplemental reports from the Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) in orthopedics and the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in internal medicine. The Board also noted that the issue of claims administration was not properly addressed and needs further consideration by the WCJ. Lastly, the WCJ must revisit the finding regarding the specific injury of November 1, 2001, ensuring parties have notice and an opportunity to be heard.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's prior decision and returned the case for further proceedings due to an incomplete medical record concerning apportionment of permanent disability. Specifically, the Board requires supplemental reports from the Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) in orthopedics and the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in internal medicine. The Board also noted that the issue of claims administration was not properly addressed and needs further consideration by the WCJ. Lastly, the WCJ must revisit the finding regarding the specific injury of November 1, 2001, ensuring parties have notice and an opportunity to be heard.
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