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The Appeals Board rescinded the prior award due to the WCJ failing to decide all submitted issues, specifically regarding reimbursement by CIGA and a change of claims administrator. The defendant sought to apportion medical treatment costs between two industrial injuries based on an AME's opinion, but this was not addressed by the WCJ. The Board remanded the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on all outstanding issues. Decisions regarding contribution from CIGA must also conform to relevant case law.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the prior award due to the WCJ failing to decide all submitted issues, specifically regarding reimbursement by CIGA and a change of claims administrator. The defendant sought to apportion medical treatment costs between two industrial injuries based on an AME's opinion, but this was not addressed by the WCJ. The Board remanded the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on all outstanding issues. Decisions regarding contribution from CIGA must also conform to relevant case law.
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