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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award of permanent and total disability to Ana Romero. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found substantial evidence in the opinion of an agreed medical examiner, Dr. Stalberg, who concluded the applicant was unable to work. The defendants' contention that Dr. Stalberg's opinion was unreliable due to applicant's functional capacity evaluation efforts was unpersuasive, as AMEs are presumed to be neutral experts.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award of permanent and total disability to Ana Romero. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found substantial evidence in the opinion of an agreed medical examiner, Dr. Stalberg, who concluded the applicant was unable to work. The defendants' contention that Dr. Stalberg's opinion was unreliable due to applicant's functional capacity evaluation efforts was unpersuasive, as AMEs are presumed to be neutral experts.
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