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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address inconsistencies in the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) reports regarding the applicant's temporary disability status. The Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case for further development of the record. This action was taken because the AME's reports contained internal contradictions and were not considered substantial evidence to support the temporary disability finding, especially given a pending evaluation.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address inconsistencies in the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) reports regarding the applicant's temporary disability status. The Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case for further development of the record. This action was taken because the AME's reports contained internal contradictions and were not considered substantial evidence to support the temporary disability finding, especially given a pending evaluation.
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