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This case involves an appeal by defendant ACE USA regarding an award for applicant Anthony Arinze's cumulative trauma injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the case for further development of the medical record. The Board found insufficient medical evidence on apportionment of the applicant's back injury, particularly concerning pre-existing degenerative conditions. The matter will proceed to the trial level for a new Qualified Medical Evaluator to address these issues.
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This case involves an appeal by defendant ACE USA regarding an award for applicant Anthony Arinze's cumulative trauma injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the case for further development of the medical record. The Board found insufficient medical evidence on apportionment of the applicant's back injury, particularly concerning pre-existing degenerative conditions. The matter will proceed to the trial level for a new Qualified Medical Evaluator to address these issues.
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