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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to applicant Levell Smith's petition, rescinding the prior award. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to adequately rate upper extremity disability and potentially by merging distinct disability restrictions. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including referral to the Disability Evaluation Unit, to ensure all factors of disability are properly evaluated. A new decision will be issued thereafter.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to applicant Levell Smith's petition, rescinding the prior award. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to adequately rate upper extremity disability and potentially by merging distinct disability restrictions. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including referral to the Disability Evaluation Unit, to ensure all factors of disability are properly evaluated. A new decision will be issued thereafter.
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