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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award due to deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding permanent disability. While the Board affirmed the finding of injury AOE/COE, they found the opinions of both treating physician Dr. Capen and Agreed Medical Evaluator Dr. Tooke insufficient to determine permanent disability due to inconsistencies and failure to adhere to AMA Guides. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record on permanent disability, with a corrected permanent and stationary date of March 23, 2013.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award due to deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding permanent disability. While the Board affirmed the finding of injury AOE/COE, they found the opinions of both treating physician Dr. Capen and Agreed Medical Evaluator Dr. Tooke insufficient to determine permanent disability due to inconsistencies and failure to adhere to AMA Guides. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record on permanent disability, with a corrected permanent and stationary date of March 23, 2013.
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