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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award to an applicant for $100%$ permanent disability due to a shoulder and neck injury. While acknowledging the medical record appears to support the finding of total permanent disability, the Board rescinded the award to clarify the commencement date of permanent disability payments, which was eight months after the applicant reached a permanent and stationary status. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award to an applicant for $100%$ permanent disability due to a shoulder and neck injury. While acknowledging the medical record appears to support the finding of total permanent disability, the Board rescinded the award to clarify the commencement date of permanent disability payments, which was eight months after the applicant reached a permanent and stationary status. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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