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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and returned the case for further proceedings. This action was based on the finding that the medical evidence concerning the apportionment of the applicant's permanent disability to non-industrial causes was insufficient and speculative. The Board ordered further development of the record to obtain substantial medical evidence on apportionment before a new decision is issued.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and returned the case for further proceedings. This action was based on the finding that the medical evidence concerning the apportionment of the applicant's permanent disability to non-industrial causes was insufficient and speculative. The Board ordered further development of the record to obtain substantial medical evidence on apportionment before a new decision is issued.
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