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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that James Matlock sustained 100% permanent disability solely from his July 14, 2004 injury to his low back, neck, headaches, and left shoulder. This decision overrules the prior finding of 78% permanent disability for that injury. The Board affirmed the separate award for the August 25, 2005 injury to his right shoulder, as separate injuries to different body parts or upper extremities do not violate the 100% combined disability limit. The case is returned to the trial level for a new final award.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that James Matlock sustained 100% permanent disability solely from his July 14, 2004 injury to his low back, neck, headaches, and left shoulder. This decision overrules the prior finding of 78% permanent disability for that injury. The Board affirmed the separate award for the August 25, 2005 injury to his right shoulder, as separate injuries to different body parts or upper extremities do not violate the 100% combined disability limit. The case is returned to the trial level for a new final award.
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