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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the amended Findings and Award, and returned the case to the trial level. The Board found that the original decision failed to address all stipulated injuries and that the medical evidence regarding apportionment and the permanent disability rating was insufficient. Specifically, Dr. Dericks' apportionment to a prior non-industrial injury lacked adequate explanation, and the rationale for apportioning between specific and cumulative trauma injuries was also deficient. The permanent disability rating itself was not properly established as required by AMA Guides, necessitating further development of the medical record and a formal DEU rating.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the amended Findings and Award, and returned the case to the trial level. The Board found that the original decision failed to address all stipulated injuries and that the medical evidence regarding apportionment and the permanent disability rating was insufficient. Specifically, Dr. Dericks' apportionment to a prior non-industrial injury lacked adequate explanation, and the rationale for apportioning between specific and cumulative trauma injuries was also deficient. The permanent disability rating itself was not properly established as required by AMA Guides, necessitating further development of the medical record and a formal DEU rating.
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