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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding applicant sustained industrial injury to her knees, resulting in 42% permanent disability after apportionment. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion on apportionment was substantial evidence, relying on case law that supports medical experts' apportionment based on expertise and diagnostic tools. Furthermore, the Board clarified that the permanent disability calculation methodology used by the judge aligns with current Supreme Court precedent.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding applicant sustained industrial injury to her knees, resulting in 42% permanent disability after apportionment. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion on apportionment was substantial evidence, relying on case law that supports medical experts' apportionment based on expertise and diagnostic tools. Furthermore, the Board clarified that the permanent disability calculation methodology used by the judge aligns with current Supreme Court precedent.
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