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This case involves a dispute over the extent of applicant Monica Denofra's industrial injury. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) awarded 43% permanent disability based on an orthopedist's opinion, but disregarded the Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME). The defendant seeks reconsideration, arguing the ALJ should have followed the AME's findings of injury only to the neck and 5% permanent impairment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the ALJ's decision, and returned the case for a new decision based on the AME's findings and to determine credit for overpayments.
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This case involves a dispute over the extent of applicant Monica Denofra's industrial injury. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) awarded 43% permanent disability based on an orthopedist's opinion, but disregarded the Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME). The defendant seeks reconsideration, arguing the ALJ should have followed the AME's findings of injury only to the neck and 5% permanent impairment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the ALJ's decision, and returned the case for a new decision based on the AME's findings and to determine credit for overpayments.
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