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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to find that the prior apportionment of 50% of applicant's lumbar spine impairment to non-industrial causes was not supported by substantial medical evidence. The Board found the PQME's report lacked sufficient detail to explain how non-industrial factors caused the permanent disability. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original award, found no basis for apportionment, and increased the permanent disability to 70%, deferring the issue of attorney fees for trial level determination.
CLINT JAMES vs. ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA administered by AIG CLAIMS is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Van Nuys.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to find that the prior apportionment of 50% of applicant's lumbar spine impairment to non-industrial causes was not supported by substantial medical evidence. The Board found the PQME's report lacked sufficient detail to explain how non-industrial factors caused the permanent disability. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original award, found no basis for apportionment, and increased the permanent disability to 70%, deferring the issue of attorney fees for trial level determination.
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