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The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of presumptive industrial heart injury for the applicant, Keith Fournier, a police officer, but rescinded the finding of industrial skin cancer. The Board found the WCJ correctly applied the heart trouble presumption under Labor Code section 3212.5. However, further proceedings are required to clarify the applicant's permanent disability rating for actinic keratosis and to fully develop the record regarding temporary disability, including the impact of the applicant's retirement.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of presumptive industrial heart injury for the applicant, Keith Fournier, a police officer, but rescinded the finding of industrial skin cancer. The Board found the WCJ correctly applied the heart trouble presumption under Labor Code section 3212.5. However, further proceedings are required to clarify the applicant's permanent disability rating for actinic keratosis and to fully develop the record regarding temporary disability, including the impact of the applicant's retirement.
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