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This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award concerning psychiatric injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior decision because the judge's apportionment of permanent disability to non-industrial factors was not adequately supported by medical evidence. The Board requires further medical clarification on what specific non-industrial factors occurring after a prior award are responsible for the increased disability, consistent with evolving apportionment laws.
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This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award concerning psychiatric injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior decision because the judge's apportionment of permanent disability to non-industrial factors was not adequately supported by medical evidence. The Board requires further medical clarification on what specific non-industrial factors occurring after a prior award are responsible for the increased disability, consistent with evolving apportionment laws.
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