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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that the report of Dr. Windman, relied upon by the WCJ for a portion of the permanent disability rating, did not constitute substantial medical evidence due to an inadequate medical history. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original Findings and Award. The case was returned to the WCJ for a new permanent disability rating, to be based solely on the report of the panel Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Justice.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that the report of Dr. Windman, relied upon by the WCJ for a portion of the permanent disability rating, did not constitute substantial medical evidence due to an inadequate medical history. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original Findings and Award. The case was returned to the WCJ for a new permanent disability rating, to be based solely on the report of the panel Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Justice.
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