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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a previous award, finding that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) apportionment opinions lacked substantial evidence because they failed to explain the nature and impact of non-industrial factors. The WCAB determined that further proceedings were necessary to develop the record, particularly regarding apportionment and the applicant's psychiatric injury. A new decision will be issued by the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) after these further proceedings. The WCAB also noted a clerical error in the calculation of the permanent disability indemnity.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a previous award, finding that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) apportionment opinions lacked substantial evidence because they failed to explain the nature and impact of non-industrial factors. The WCAB determined that further proceedings were necessary to develop the record, particularly regarding apportionment and the applicant's psychiatric injury. A new decision will be issued by the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) after these further proceedings. The WCAB also noted a clerical error in the calculation of the permanent disability indemnity.
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