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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that he did not sustain new and further disability after a previous settlement. The Board found that the applicant's permanent disability was already stipulated as 100% prior to his surgery, and any perceived worsening does not constitute "new" disability. Although a law change affected apportionment for his specific injury, this issue was not properly raised and thus could not be considered for reopening.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that he did not sustain new and further disability after a previous settlement. The Board found that the applicant's permanent disability was already stipulated as 100% prior to his surgery, and any perceived worsening does not constitute "new" disability. Although a law change affected apportionment for his specific injury, this issue was not properly raised and thus could not be considered for reopening.
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