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This case involves a firefighter claiming permanent and total disability due to multiple industrial injuries. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the applicant's vocational expert's report lacked substantial evidence and that the Workers' Compensation Judge failed to consider nonindustrial apportionment. The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of permanent and total disability, finding the applicant's vocational expert's analysis more persuasive and the defendant's apportionment argument unsubstantiated by sufficient medical evidence. Reconsideration was granted solely to defer the issue of the permanent disability commencement date.
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This case involves a firefighter claiming permanent and total disability due to multiple industrial injuries. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the applicant's vocational expert's report lacked substantial evidence and that the Workers' Compensation Judge failed to consider nonindustrial apportionment. The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of permanent and total disability, finding the applicant's vocational expert's analysis more persuasive and the defendant's apportionment argument unsubstantiated by sufficient medical evidence. Reconsideration was granted solely to defer the issue of the permanent disability commencement date.
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