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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant, County of Mariposa, challenging a workers' compensation award. The Appeals Board granted the petition, affirming the original award but deferring issues of permanent disability, job displacement vouchers, and attorney's fees. This deferral is to allow for further medical evaluation regarding the apportionment of the applicant's psychological injury between two distinct orthopedic injuries. The matter is remanded to the trial level for these necessary further proceedings.
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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant, County of Mariposa, challenging a workers' compensation award. The Appeals Board granted the petition, affirming the original award but deferring issues of permanent disability, job displacement vouchers, and attorney's fees. This deferral is to allow for further medical evaluation regarding the apportionment of the applicant's psychological injury between two distinct orthopedic injuries. The matter is remanded to the trial level for these necessary further proceedings.
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