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This case concerns an applicant seeking benefits from the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIF). The applicant's prior permanent disability award, with 15% apportionment to pre-existing conditions, was found not to be res judicata for SIF liability. The Board affirmed the denial of SIF benefits because the applicant failed to prove his pre-existing conditions were labor disabling or resulted in ratable permanent disability prior to the industrial injury. Medical opinions and applicant testimony did not establish a substantial link between prior injuries and actual work disability before the new injury.
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This case concerns an applicant seeking benefits from the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIF). The applicant's prior permanent disability award, with 15% apportionment to pre-existing conditions, was found not to be res judicata for SIF liability. The Board affirmed the denial of SIF benefits because the applicant failed to prove his pre-existing conditions were labor disabling or resulted in ratable permanent disability prior to the industrial injury. Medical opinions and applicant testimony did not establish a substantial link between prior injuries and actual work disability before the new injury.
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