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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for both applicant and defendant in this case. The Board rescinded the prior findings and orders, returning the matters to the judge for further proceedings. While the presumption of compensability did not apply to the cumulative trauma claim, the opinions of the Agreed Medical Evaluator were deemed substantial evidence for permanent disability and medical treatment. Issues regarding attorney's fees for temporary disability were also addressed, with the Board agreeing that these had been previously awarded and paid.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for both applicant and defendant in this case. The Board rescinded the prior findings and orders, returning the matters to the judge for further proceedings. While the presumption of compensability did not apply to the cumulative trauma claim, the opinions of the Agreed Medical Evaluator were deemed substantial evidence for permanent disability and medical treatment. Issues regarding attorney's fees for temporary disability were also addressed, with the Board agreeing that these had been previously awarded and paid.
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