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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award and found that the applicant, James Lewis, sustained a cumulative injury to his bilateral hips in addition to previously acknowledged injuries. This finding was based on new evidence, including medical reports and testimony, establishing that Lewis was unaware of his hip condition until February 25, 2014, despite prior medical evaluations. The Board determined that the date of injury for his hip condition was February 25, 2014, making it timely to reopen the claim. Consequently, the award was amended to include the hip injury, and all other issues were deferred.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award and found that the applicant, James Lewis, sustained a cumulative injury to his bilateral hips in addition to previously acknowledged injuries. This finding was based on new evidence, including medical reports and testimony, establishing that Lewis was unaware of his hip condition until February 25, 2014, despite prior medical evaluations. The Board determined that the date of injury for his hip condition was February 25, 2014, making it timely to reopen the claim. Consequently, the award was amended to include the hip injury, and all other issues were deferred.
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