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This case concerns whether the 1997 or 2005 workers' compensation rating schedule applies to an injury sustained in 2002. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the findings to include psyche as a compensable body part, affirming the original award. The Board found that an exception applied, allowing the use of the older 1997 schedule because a treating physician's September 2004 report indicated permanent disability prior to January 1, 2005.
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This case concerns whether the 1997 or 2005 workers' compensation rating schedule applies to an injury sustained in 2002. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the findings to include psyche as a compensable body part, affirming the original award. The Board found that an exception applied, allowing the use of the older 1997 schedule because a treating physician's September 2004 report indicated permanent disability prior to January 1, 2005.
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