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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision to admit defense medical reports and award 21% permanent disability for back and neck injuries. The Board found the defense medical opinions more persuasive than the applicant's and affirmed no industrial injury to the left knee or psyche. Finally, the Board granted reconsideration on its own motion solely to correct a clerical error in the permanent disability indemnity amount.
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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision to admit defense medical reports and award 21% permanent disability for back and neck injuries. The Board found the defense medical opinions more persuasive than the applicant's and affirmed no industrial injury to the left knee or psyche. Finally, the Board granted reconsideration on its own motion solely to correct a clerical error in the permanent disability indemnity amount.
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