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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the administrative law judge's decision. The Board amended the decision to defer issues of permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney fees, while affirming temporary disability and future medical treatment benefits. The case is returned to the trial level for further record development, including a supplemental report from Dr. Angerman and a vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The Board aims for a new decision by the administrative law judge after these developments.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the administrative law judge's decision. The Board amended the decision to defer issues of permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney fees, while affirming temporary disability and future medical treatment benefits. The case is returned to the trial level for further record development, including a supplemental report from Dr. Angerman and a vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The Board aims for a new decision by the administrative law judge after these developments.
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