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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to amend the original award. The Board affirmed the finding of injury to the applicant's neck and right shoulder but amended the permanent partial disability rating to 22%. This adjustment was based on the finding that the applicant's condition was not permanent and stationary until after physical therapy concluded, and it incorporated updated apportionment of the AME's opinion.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to amend the original award. The Board affirmed the finding of injury to the applicant's neck and right shoulder but amended the permanent partial disability rating to 22%. This adjustment was based on the finding that the applicant's condition was not permanent and stationary until after physical therapy concluded, and it incorporated updated apportionment of the AME's opinion.
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