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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to amend the administrative law judge's Finding of Fact. The judge erred by finding injury to the applicant's mid-back, neck, and right upper extremity without proper notice or opportunity for the defendant to be heard on those disputed issues. The Board deferred the determination of injury to these body parts, affirming the award for temporary disability and medical treatment for the accepted injuries to the applicant's low back and right shoulder. The Board emphasized the importance of due process, including proper notice and evidence on disputed claims.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to amend the administrative law judge's Finding of Fact. The judge erred by finding injury to the applicant's mid-back, neck, and right upper extremity without proper notice or opportunity for the defendant to be heard on those disputed issues. The Board deferred the determination of injury to these body parts, affirming the award for temporary disability and medical treatment for the accepted injuries to the applicant's low back and right shoulder. The Board emphasized the importance of due process, including proper notice and evidence on disputed claims.
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