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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award that included psychic injury and a combined permanent disability rating. The defendant argued for separate awards based on different injury dates and questioned the substantiality of medical evidence for both orthopedic and psychiatric impairments. They also contended the WCJ erred in relying on certain medical opinions and requested further record development. The Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report which found substantial medical evidence supported the psychic injury and the combined award, and that orthopedic disability apportionment was appropriate.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award that included psychic injury and a combined permanent disability rating. The defendant argued for separate awards based on different injury dates and questioned the substantiality of medical evidence for both orthopedic and psychiatric impairments. They also contended the WCJ erred in relying on certain medical opinions and requested further record development. The Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report which found substantial medical evidence supported the psychic injury and the combined award, and that orthopedic disability apportionment was appropriate.
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