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In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the applicant's orthopedic and psychiatric disabilities should be added together, resulting in 86% permanent disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the original finding in part but modifying it. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports were not substantial evidence due to inconsistencies regarding whether to combine or add disabilities. Therefore, the matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the record on permanent disability and attorney fees.
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In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the applicant's orthopedic and psychiatric disabilities should be added together, resulting in 86% permanent disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the original finding in part but modifying it. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports were not substantial evidence due to inconsistencies regarding whether to combine or add disabilities. Therefore, the matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the record on permanent disability and attorney fees.
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