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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant alleged a cumulative trauma injury to his lungs due to tuberculosis exposure at work. While the applicant presented evidence of workplace exposure and a positive tuberculosis skin test, medical evidence was found insufficient to establish industrial causation. The Board rescinded the prior award and remanded the matter for further proceedings to develop the medical record. The primary goal is to clarify the nature of the injury, if any, from the work exposure.
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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant alleged a cumulative trauma injury to his lungs due to tuberculosis exposure at work. While the applicant presented evidence of workplace exposure and a positive tuberculosis skin test, medical evidence was found insufficient to establish industrial causation. The Board rescinded the prior award and remanded the matter for further proceedings to develop the medical record. The primary goal is to clarify the nature of the injury, if any, from the work exposure.
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