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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior award. The Board found applicant sustained a cumulative trauma injury to his psyche and GI system, resulting in 25% permanent partial disability. However, the Board reversed the finding of 2% permanent disability for a specific knee injury, determining that a meniscus tear without supporting clinical evidence and not clearly linked to the industrial injury does not warrant a permanent impairment rating. The Board issued a new decision reflecting these findings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior award. The Board found applicant sustained a cumulative trauma injury to his psyche and GI system, resulting in 25% permanent partial disability. However, the Board reversed the finding of 2% permanent disability for a specific knee injury, determining that a meniscus tear without supporting clinical evidence and not clearly linked to the industrial injury does not warrant a permanent impairment rating. The Board issued a new decision reflecting these findings.
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