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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sustained admitted injuries to his back, neck, spine, shoulders, and extremities. The defendant seeks reconsideration of a $100%$ permanent disability award, arguing the rating is excessive and misapplied Almaraz. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to await further decisions in pending Almaraz and Ogilvie cases. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision after those binding decisions are issued, and to address the commencement date of indemnity.
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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sustained admitted injuries to his back, neck, spine, shoulders, and extremities. The defendant seeks reconsideration of a $100%$ permanent disability award, arguing the rating is excessive and misapplied Almaraz. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to await further decisions in pending Almaraz and Ogilvie cases. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision after those binding decisions are issued, and to address the commencement date of indemnity.
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