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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a finding of permanent and total disability for applicant Martin Duncan due to an admitted industrial injury. The Board found the administrative law judge's decision lacked substantial medical evidence, particularly regarding the impact of applicant's medications on his ability to work. The case is remanded for further development of the record, specifically to obtain an updated medical opinion from the Agreed Medical Evaluator on the effect of current medications and apportionment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a finding of permanent and total disability for applicant Martin Duncan due to an admitted industrial injury. The Board found the administrative law judge's decision lacked substantial medical evidence, particularly regarding the impact of applicant's medications on his ability to work. The case is remanded for further development of the record, specifically to obtain an updated medical opinion from the Agreed Medical Evaluator on the effect of current medications and apportionment.
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