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This case involves an applicant's claim for permanent disability benefits arising from multiple injuries, including specific and cumulative trauma to the left knee and high blood pressure. The original decision apportioned liability for the knee injury per the Wilkinson standard, but the Appeals Board rescinded this due to new case law (Benson) requiring apportionment based solely on causation. The matter is returned for further proceedings to apply the Benson standard and potentially consider other relevant legal decisions.
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This case involves an applicant's claim for permanent disability benefits arising from multiple injuries, including specific and cumulative trauma to the left knee and high blood pressure. The original decision apportioned liability for the knee injury per the Wilkinson standard, but the Appeals Board rescinded this due to new case law (Benson) requiring apportionment based solely on causation. The matter is returned for further proceedings to apply the Benson standard and potentially consider other relevant legal decisions.
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