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The Applicant sought reconsideration of an award that apportioned his psychiatric permanent disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the Agreed Medical Examiner's apportionment of psychiatric disability was not supported by substantial medical evidence. The Board ruled the Applicant was entitled to an unapportioned award for his psychiatric permanent disability. Consequently, the permanent disability award and attorney's fees were increased.
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The Applicant sought reconsideration of an award that apportioned his psychiatric permanent disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the Agreed Medical Examiner's apportionment of psychiatric disability was not supported by substantial medical evidence. The Board ruled the Applicant was entitled to an unapportioned award for his psychiatric permanent disability. Consequently, the permanent disability award and attorney's fees were increased.
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