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This case involves a petition to reopen a prior workers' compensation award for new and further disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the applicant did suffer new and further temporary total disability from July 14, 2003, to October 8, 2004. This finding was based on medical evidence indicating a deterioration in the applicant's condition, necessitating a new period of treatment. The decision reversed the administrative law judge's prior finding that the disability was solely due to aging.
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This case involves a petition to reopen a prior workers' compensation award for new and further disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the applicant did suffer new and further temporary total disability from July 14, 2003, to October 8, 2004. This finding was based on medical evidence indicating a deterioration in the applicant's condition, necessitating a new period of treatment. The decision reversed the administrative law judge's prior finding that the disability was solely due to aging.
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