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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision denying benefits from the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). The applicant failed to adequately prove a ratable pre-existing permanent disability, with medical opinions lacking sufficient reasoning and referencing unsubmitted reports. The WCAB remanded the case for further development of the record to include all relevant medical documentation and allow doctors to supplement their opinions. This action aims to ensure a proper determination on whether the applicant had actual permanent disability prior to their subsequent industrial injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision denying benefits from the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). The applicant failed to adequately prove a ratable pre-existing permanent disability, with medical opinions lacking sufficient reasoning and referencing unsubmitted reports. The WCAB remanded the case for further development of the record to include all relevant medical documentation and allow doctors to supplement their opinions. This action aims to ensure a proper determination on whether the applicant had actual permanent disability prior to their subsequent industrial injury.
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