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This case involves a haul truck driver's claim for a low back and right hip injury against Waste Management. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the applicant's right hip condition was nonindustrial due to childhood surgeries and a prior car accident, citing a PQME's opinion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in the original award. They affirmed the finding of industrial injury to the right hip, finding the primary treating physician's opinion more persuasive than the PQME's, and amended the award to specify temporary disability indemnity and EDD lien reimbursement. Issues of future temporary disability, permanent disability, and apportionment remain deferred.
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This case involves a haul truck driver's claim for a low back and right hip injury against Waste Management. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the applicant's right hip condition was nonindustrial due to childhood surgeries and a prior car accident, citing a PQME's opinion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in the original award. They affirmed the finding of industrial injury to the right hip, finding the primary treating physician's opinion more persuasive than the PQME's, and amended the award to specify temporary disability indemnity and EDD lien reimbursement. Issues of future temporary disability, permanent disability, and apportionment remain deferred.
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