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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found that the applicant's psychological injury is compensable, contrary to the prior award which only recognized a low back injury. Further proceedings will allow for development of the record regarding both the psychological injury and the applicant's claim for additional temporary disability benefits stemming from it.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found that the applicant's psychological injury is compensable, contrary to the prior award which only recognized a low back injury. Further proceedings will allow for development of the record regarding both the psychological injury and the applicant's claim for additional temporary disability benefits stemming from it.
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