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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration on the employer's petition challenging the finding of cumulative industrial injury. The WCAB found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion on causation lacked substantial evidence, failing to explain how employment caused the claimed injuries. Consequently, the WCAB affirmed the denial of injury to the neck, shoulders, and psyche. However, the WCAB deferred determination on industrial injury to the applicant's low back, bilateral knees, and left wrist, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration on the employer's petition challenging the finding of cumulative industrial injury. The WCAB found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion on causation lacked substantial evidence, failing to explain how employment caused the claimed injuries. Consequently, the WCAB affirmed the denial of injury to the neck, shoulders, and psyche. However, the WCAB deferred determination on industrial injury to the applicant's low back, bilateral knees, and left wrist, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings.
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