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This case concerns an applicant's shoulder injury resulting in 12% permanent disability. The defendant argued the Permanent Medical Evaluator (PQME) found 0% impairment and objected to the rater's consideration of surgery. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the rating instruction was properly based on substantial medical evidence from the PQME's report, which included the applicant's shoulder surgery. The Board also noted the defendant's objection to the rating was untimely.
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This case concerns an applicant's shoulder injury resulting in 12% permanent disability. The defendant argued the Permanent Medical Evaluator (PQME) found 0% impairment and objected to the rater's consideration of surgery. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the rating instruction was properly based on substantial medical evidence from the PQME's report, which included the applicant's shoulder surgery. The Board also noted the defendant's objection to the rating was untimely.
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