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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award finding industrial back injury. The Board found the medical opinions relied upon by the judge were not substantial evidence as they failed to account for the applicant's retirement in 2005 and subsequent limited employment. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the medical record regarding the back injury. The Board affirmed the statute of limitations finding for the back injury claim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award finding industrial back injury. The Board found the medical opinions relied upon by the judge were not substantial evidence as they failed to account for the applicant's retirement in 2005 and subsequent limited employment. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the medical record regarding the back injury. The Board affirmed the statute of limitations finding for the back injury claim.
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