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This case concerns an applicant claiming injury AOE/COE to multiple body parts, including the pituitary gland and cognitive loss, resulting in headaches. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the original Findings, Award, and Orders (FA&O) due to deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding permanent disability. The WCAB found Dr. Anderson's impairment ratings lacked substantial evidence and ordered further development of the record, including potential re-evaluation by Dr. Anderson and specialized opinions from ophthalmology and neuropsychology. The Board also upheld the prior finding of injury AOE/COE to the psyche, denying defendant's request to withdraw from that stipulation.
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This case concerns an applicant claiming injury AOE/COE to multiple body parts, including the pituitary gland and cognitive loss, resulting in headaches. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the original Findings, Award, and Orders (FA&O) due to deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding permanent disability. The WCAB found Dr. Anderson's impairment ratings lacked substantial evidence and ordered further development of the record, including potential re-evaluation by Dr. Anderson and specialized opinions from ophthalmology and neuropsychology. The Board also upheld the prior finding of injury AOE/COE to the psyche, denying defendant's request to withdraw from that stipulation.
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