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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, finding that the applicant is in need of further medical treatment for his industrial neck and back injury. While affirming other findings, including the denial of psychiatric injury and the original permanent disability rating, the Board did modify the award to include all reasonably required future medical treatment. The decision emphasizes that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence, even if inconsistent with other opinions.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, finding that the applicant is in need of further medical treatment for his industrial neck and back injury. While affirming other findings, including the denial of psychiatric injury and the original permanent disability rating, the Board did modify the award to include all reasonably required future medical treatment. The decision emphasizes that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence, even if inconsistent with other opinions.
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