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This case involves a claim for industrial injury to the lungs, psyche, and diabetes resulting from exposure to metal dust. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding of total permanent disability under Labor Code section 4662(b). The Board found substantial medical evidence supported the applicant's total permanent disability despite the defendant's arguments regarding scheduled ratings and vocational expertise. A dissenting commissioner argued for further development of the record regarding vocational rehabilitation and future earning capacity.
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This case involves a claim for industrial injury to the lungs, psyche, and diabetes resulting from exposure to metal dust. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding of total permanent disability under Labor Code section 4662(b). The Board found substantial medical evidence supported the applicant's total permanent disability despite the defendant's arguments regarding scheduled ratings and vocational expertise. A dissenting commissioner argued for further development of the record regarding vocational rehabilitation and future earning capacity.
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