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This case involves a worker injured on the job who sought reconsideration of a prior award. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, ordering the employer to pay for the worker's self-procured medical treatment at Dominican Hospital. However, the Board affirmed the finding of 21% permanent disability after apportionment, citing substantial medical evidence that supports such apportionment, similar to precedent in a prior case.
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This case involves a worker injured on the job who sought reconsideration of a prior award. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, ordering the employer to pay for the worker's self-procured medical treatment at Dominican Hospital. However, the Board affirmed the finding of 21% permanent disability after apportionment, citing substantial medical evidence that supports such apportionment, similar to precedent in a prior case.
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