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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior decision regarding apportionment in this case. While upholding the finding of no apportionment for hypertensive cardiovascular disease, the Board amended the award to include apportionment for GERD, neck, back, and headaches based on AME opinions. The Court determined that the prior award for valvular heart disease was a distinct injury from the current hypertensive cardiovascular disease, thus precluding apportionment under Labor Code section 4664. Finally, the Court found that the defendant failed to prove overlap between the prior and current cardiac injuries.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior decision regarding apportionment in this case. While upholding the finding of no apportionment for hypertensive cardiovascular disease, the Board amended the award to include apportionment for GERD, neck, back, and headaches based on AME opinions. The Court determined that the prior award for valvular heart disease was a distinct injury from the current hypertensive cardiovascular disease, thus precluding apportionment under Labor Code section 4664. Finally, the Court found that the defendant failed to prove overlap between the prior and current cardiac injuries.
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