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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the initial Joint Findings & Award. The Board found that the administrative law judge improperly "added" psychiatric and orthopedic disabilities without medical evidence or notice to the parties, deviating from the standard Combined Values Chart method. The matter is returned to the judge to develop the record regarding permanent disability ratings, while affirming a stipulated credit for temporary disability overpayment. Issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees are deferred pending further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the initial Joint Findings & Award. The Board found that the administrative law judge improperly "added" psychiatric and orthopedic disabilities without medical evidence or notice to the parties, deviating from the standard Combined Values Chart method. The matter is returned to the judge to develop the record regarding permanent disability ratings, while affirming a stipulated credit for temporary disability overpayment. Issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees are deferred pending further proceedings.
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