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The Appeals Board affirmed its prior holding that parties may present rebuttal evidence to a permanent disability rating, and the costs of such evidence may be allowable under Labor Code section 5811 if reasonable and necessary. The case was returned to the trial level to determine the specific reimbursement for the vocational expert's costs.
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The Appeals Board affirmed its prior holding that parties may present rebuttal evidence to a permanent disability rating, and the costs of such evidence may be allowable under Labor Code section 5811 if reasonable and necessary. The case was returned to the trial level to determine the specific reimbursement for the vocational expert's costs.
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