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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an amended award finding applicant incurred industrial injury causing 78% permanent disability. The Board found the applicant's neurologist's report regarding post-traumatic head syndrome lacked substantial evidence due to contradictions with applicant's testimony. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level to further address permanent disability and apportionment issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an amended award finding applicant incurred industrial injury causing 78% permanent disability. The Board found the applicant's neurologist's report regarding post-traumatic head syndrome lacked substantial evidence due to contradictions with applicant's testimony. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level to further address permanent disability and apportionment issues.
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