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This case involves a police officer who suffered a severe stroke and paralysis, resulting in $100%$ permanent disability. The defendant employer argued for apportionment of the disability due to alleged non-industrial factors. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the original finding of $100%$ unapportioned permanent disability, finding the defendant failed to meet its burden of proving apportionment due to speculative medical opinions. The Board also affirmed the attorney fee calculation, deeming the defendant's arguments on this issue waived and procedurally sound.
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This case involves a police officer who suffered a severe stroke and paralysis, resulting in $100%$ permanent disability. The defendant employer argued for apportionment of the disability due to alleged non-industrial factors. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the original finding of $100%$ unapportioned permanent disability, finding the defendant failed to meet its burden of proving apportionment due to speculative medical opinions. The Board also affirmed the attorney fee calculation, deeming the defendant's arguments on this issue waived and procedurally sound.
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