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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings. The Board found that Dr. Abelow's medical opinion lacked substantial evidence due to factual inaccuracies and assumptions, particularly regarding the applicant's injury causation and apportionment. Additionally, Dr. Kimmel's psychiatric opinion failed to meet legal causation standards, deferring to orthopedic findings. The lien claimant's contentions will be reviewed anew by the WCJ upon remand.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings. The Board found that Dr. Abelow's medical opinion lacked substantial evidence due to factual inaccuracies and assumptions, particularly regarding the applicant's injury causation and apportionment. Additionally, Dr. Kimmel's psychiatric opinion failed to meet legal causation standards, deferring to orthopedic findings. The lien claimant's contentions will be reviewed anew by the WCJ upon remand.
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