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This case involves Gary Boatright, a construction laborer, seeking reconsideration of a 92% permanent disability rating following a 2005 industrial injury. Boatright contends he is permanently and totally disabled due to significant physical limitations including paralysis of his right leg, impaired upper extremities, and chronic severe pain requiring substantial narcotic medication. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that based on medical and vocational expert opinions, Boatright has sustained a total loss of earning capacity. Consequently, the Board reversed the prior award and remanded the case for a new award of 100% permanent total disability.
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This case involves Gary Boatright, a construction laborer, seeking reconsideration of a 92% permanent disability rating following a 2005 industrial injury. Boatright contends he is permanently and totally disabled due to significant physical limitations including paralysis of his right leg, impaired upper extremities, and chronic severe pain requiring substantial narcotic medication. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that based on medical and vocational expert opinions, Boatright has sustained a total loss of earning capacity. Consequently, the Board reversed the prior award and remanded the case for a new award of 100% permanent total disability.
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