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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior Findings and Order due to an inadequate record and contradictory statements from the trial judge. The Board found that the parties had stipulated to an industrial injury, but the judge incorrectly found no injury occurred and limited medical treatment. Given the passage of time and applicant's worsening condition, the Board remanded the case for further proceedings, including potential reevaluation by Agreed Medical Examiners, to clarify the record and make a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior Findings and Order due to an inadequate record and contradictory statements from the trial judge. The Board found that the parties had stipulated to an industrial injury, but the judge incorrectly found no injury occurred and limited medical treatment. Given the passage of time and applicant's worsening condition, the Board remanded the case for further proceedings, including potential reevaluation by Agreed Medical Examiners, to clarify the record and make a new decision.
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