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ANDRES CASTILLO vs. C. W. HORTON GENERAL CONTRACTOR, MAJESTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, AMTRUST AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the medical record regarding the applicant's permanent disability rating for a left thumb injury. The Board found discrepancies between the treating physician's and QME's reports concerning the applicant's functional limitations and impairment rating. While the Board affirmed the denial of additional temporary disability, it deferred the permanent disability award and attorney fees pending further medical evaluation, specifically addressing whether to deviate from strict AMA Guides application per *Almaraz/Guzman*.