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This case involves an applicant seeking higher permanent disability benefits than initially awarded for a cumulative industrial injury. The applicant argued the administrative law judge (WCJ) erred by not awarding more and by relying on insufficient medical evidence regarding the extent of disability. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, including the $82%$ permanent disability rating and award, but amended the findings to include stipulated injuries to the applicant's neck and arms. The Board incorporated the WCJ's report, finding it adequately addressed the issues raised in the petition for reconsideration.
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This case involves an applicant seeking higher permanent disability benefits than initially awarded for a cumulative industrial injury. The applicant argued the administrative law judge (WCJ) erred by not awarding more and by relying on insufficient medical evidence regarding the extent of disability. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, including the $82%$ permanent disability rating and award, but amended the findings to include stipulated injuries to the applicant's neck and arms. The Board incorporated the WCJ's report, finding it adequately addressed the issues raised in the petition for reconsideration.
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