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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award of 41% permanent disability. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) report regarding permanent disability lacked sufficient reasoning and clarity as to the methodology used. Consequently, the Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, returning the matter to the trial level for further development of the record. The Board affirmed the WCJ's conclusion on apportionment, stating the AME's deposition testimony did not meet the legal standard.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award of 41% permanent disability. The Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) report regarding permanent disability lacked sufficient reasoning and clarity as to the methodology used. Consequently, the Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, returning the matter to the trial level for further development of the record. The Board affirmed the WCJ's conclusion on apportionment, stating the AME's deposition testimony did not meet the legal standard.
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