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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address applicant's claims regarding permanent disability and psychiatric impairment. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) reports lacked substantial evidence for permanent disability ratings due to insufficient reasoning. Consequently, the Board deferred the issue of lumbar spine permanent disability and ordered further proceedings to develop the medical record. The original Findings, Award and Orders were otherwise affirmed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address applicant's claims regarding permanent disability and psychiatric impairment. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) reports lacked substantial evidence for permanent disability ratings due to insufficient reasoning. Consequently, the Board deferred the issue of lumbar spine permanent disability and ordered further proceedings to develop the medical record. The original Findings, Award and Orders were otherwise affirmed.
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