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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the defendant's medical expert failed to adequately explain the basis for the applicant's permanent disability rating, specifically for cervical spine impairment. The Board found the Workers' Compensation Judge erred in relying on this opinion without proper justification under the AMA Guides. Consequently, the prior award was rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings to develop the medical record with a new judge.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the defendant's medical expert failed to adequately explain the basis for the applicant's permanent disability rating, specifically for cervical spine impairment. The Board found the Workers' Compensation Judge erred in relying on this opinion without proper justification under the AMA Guides. Consequently, the prior award was rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings to develop the medical record with a new judge.
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