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This case involves appeals from a workers' compensation award for spine and lower extremity injuries. The prior award granted 55% permanent disability jointly against two insurers, apportioned by injury date. The Appeals Board rescinded the award, finding the WCJ erred by issuing a joint award after legislative changes requiring apportionment based on causation. The matter is returned to the WCJ for a new decision applying current legal standards for apportionment and joint awards.
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This case involves appeals from a workers' compensation award for spine and lower extremity injuries. The prior award granted 55% permanent disability jointly against two insurers, apportioned by injury date. The Appeals Board rescinded the award, finding the WCJ erred by issuing a joint award after legislative changes requiring apportionment based on causation. The matter is returned to the WCJ for a new decision applying current legal standards for apportionment and joint awards.
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