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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a previous award because the judge improperly relied on a medical expert's report that exceeded the scope of his retention. The expert was retained solely to assess the need for surgery, not to determine permanent disability or a permanent and stationary date. The case is remanded for further development of the record regarding permanent disability and the permanent and stationary date.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a previous award because the judge improperly relied on a medical expert's report that exceeded the scope of his retention. The expert was retained solely to assess the need for surgery, not to determine permanent disability or a permanent and stationary date. The case is remanded for further development of the record regarding permanent disability and the permanent and stationary date.
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