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This case involves a dispute over Stephanie Moten's permanent disability rating following a work injury. Both the applicant and defendant sought reconsideration of an award of 19% permanent disability. The Appeals Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) permanent disability ratings were not substantial evidence due to improper application of the AMA Guides and failure to properly analyze nerve impairment. Consequently, the Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings.
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This case involves a dispute over Stephanie Moten's permanent disability rating following a work injury. Both the applicant and defendant sought reconsideration of an award of 19% permanent disability. The Appeals Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) permanent disability ratings were not substantial evidence due to improper application of the AMA Guides and failure to properly analyze nerve impairment. Consequently, the Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings.
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