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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision regarding applicant's right knee injury. The WCJ had relied on conflicting QME opinions, finding a one percent permanent disability for the right knee while denying a petition to reopen for new and further disability related to a prior left foot injury. The Board rescinded the May 29, 2009 decisions in both cases to allow the WCJ to incorporate a revised QME report and conduct further proceedings. The matter is returned to the trial level for a new decision.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision regarding applicant's right knee injury. The WCJ had relied on conflicting QME opinions, finding a one percent permanent disability for the right knee while denying a petition to reopen for new and further disability related to a prior left foot injury. The Board rescinded the May 29, 2009 decisions in both cases to allow the WCJ to incorporate a revised QME report and conduct further proceedings. The matter is returned to the trial level for a new decision.
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