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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding applicant sustained industrial injuries to her bilateral knees, back, and psyche, resulting in 47% permanent disability after apportionment. The Board found the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) correctly applied apportionment for prior industrial back injury and non-industrial causes based on substantial medical evidence. The WCJ's methodology for calculating permanent disability after apportionment, including overlap, was upheld in accordance with relevant Labor Code sections and case law.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding applicant sustained industrial injuries to her bilateral knees, back, and psyche, resulting in 47% permanent disability after apportionment. The Board found the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) correctly applied apportionment for prior industrial back injury and non-industrial causes based on substantial medical evidence. The WCJ's methodology for calculating permanent disability after apportionment, including overlap, was upheld in accordance with relevant Labor Code sections and case law.
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