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The applicant sought reconsideration of an award finding 87% permanent disability, arguing for permanent total disability based on a psychiatric Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) report. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the original award. The Board found the WCJ properly weighed the AME's opinions on psychiatric impairment over treating physicians, as required by law. Applicant's trial testimony was also considered by the AME in prior reports.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of an award finding 87% permanent disability, arguing for permanent total disability based on a psychiatric Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) report. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the original award. The Board found the WCJ properly weighed the AME's opinions on psychiatric impairment over treating physicians, as required by law. Applicant's trial testimony was also considered by the AME in prior reports.
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