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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reduce applicant's permanent disability rating from 91% to 81%. The Board found the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion regarding adding impairments rather than using the Combined Values Chart (CVC) lacked sufficient medical evidence. Defendants failed to meet their burden on apportionment for the gastrointestinal system. The award for permanent disability, life pension, and medical treatment was amended accordingly.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reduce applicant's permanent disability rating from 91% to 81%. The Board found the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion regarding adding impairments rather than using the Combined Values Chart (CVC) lacked sufficient medical evidence. Defendants failed to meet their burden on apportionment for the gastrointestinal system. The award for permanent disability, life pension, and medical treatment was amended accordingly.
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