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The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of 83% permanent disability, agreeing that the WCJ correctly applied the principle of "synergistic effect" to combine multiple impairments, citing substantial medical opinions. However, the Board remanded the issue of temporary disability benefits, finding the WCJ's reasoning and specific findings on temporary total disability were unclear and inconclusive. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new determination on temporary disability, specifically addressing the disputed period of July 19, 2010, through October 24, 2010. The WCJ's previous findings regarding an award of temporary disability indemnity for the entire period of March 24, 2010, through March 24, 2015, are rescinded pending this redetermination.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of 83% permanent disability, agreeing that the WCJ correctly applied the principle of "synergistic effect" to combine multiple impairments, citing substantial medical opinions. However, the Board remanded the issue of temporary disability benefits, finding the WCJ's reasoning and specific findings on temporary total disability were unclear and inconclusive. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new determination on temporary disability, specifically addressing the disputed period of July 19, 2010, through October 24, 2010. The WCJ's previous findings regarding an award of temporary disability indemnity for the entire period of March 24, 2010, through March 24, 2015, are rescinded pending this redetermination.
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