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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in a prior award. The Board affirmed the prior award of permanent disability, finding that the applicant's treating physician's report did not create a substantial conflict with the Agreed Medical Examiner's findings. The Board ruled that the applicant was not entitled to a continuance to obtain a vocational evaluation, as there was substantial evidence to support the determination of permanent disability. Consequently, the Board amended the award to reflect corrected clerical errors.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in a prior award. The Board affirmed the prior award of permanent disability, finding that the applicant's treating physician's report did not create a substantial conflict with the Agreed Medical Examiner's findings. The Board ruled that the applicant was not entitled to a continuance to obtain a vocational evaluation, as there was substantial evidence to support the determination of permanent disability. Consequently, the Board amended the award to reflect corrected clerical errors.
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