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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sustained an industrial injury resulting in multiple impairments. Initially awarded 60% permanent disability, the applicant sought reconsideration, arguing the rating omitted the thoracic spine and advocating for total disability based on vocational expert testimony. The WCJ amended the rating to 63% after including the thoracic spine, finding no substantial evidence for total disability. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's recommendation, affirming the amended 63% permanent disability award and adjusting the attorney's fee.
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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sustained an industrial injury resulting in multiple impairments. Initially awarded 60% permanent disability, the applicant sought reconsideration, arguing the rating omitted the thoracic spine and advocating for total disability based on vocational expert testimony. The WCJ amended the rating to 63% after including the thoracic spine, finding no substantial evidence for total disability. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's recommendation, affirming the amended 63% permanent disability award and adjusting the attorney's fee.
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