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This case involved a workers' compensation claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The applicant sought a 15% increase in permanent disability payments, which the Board affirmed, finding the employer failed to issue proper notice. The Board also disallowed the Employment Development Department's (EDD) lien for benefits paid during a period when the applicant was disabled due to an unrelated non-industrial ankle injury. Defendant's argument regarding apportionment was rejected as the AME's opinion lacked substantial evidence and the issue was not properly raised.
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This case involved a workers' compensation claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The applicant sought a 15% increase in permanent disability payments, which the Board affirmed, finding the employer failed to issue proper notice. The Board also disallowed the Employment Development Department's (EDD) lien for benefits paid during a period when the applicant was disabled due to an unrelated non-industrial ankle injury. Defendant's argument regarding apportionment was rejected as the AME's opinion lacked substantial evidence and the issue was not properly raised.
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