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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision finding a hernia to be a compensable consequence of a back injury, citing insufficient medical evidence. Dr. Klein’s opinion on causation was found to be inconsistent and not substantial evidence. The Board concluded the medical record requires further development to determine if the hernia is causally related to the industrial injury. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision finding a hernia to be a compensable consequence of a back injury, citing insufficient medical evidence. Dr. Klein’s opinion on causation was found to be inconsistent and not substantial evidence. The Board concluded the medical record requires further development to determine if the hernia is causally related to the industrial injury. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.
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