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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board found that the prior award of permanent total disability was not supported by substantial medical or vocational evidence due to a failure to properly address apportionment between multiple injuries. Specifically, the vocational expert did not account for the orthopedic AME's apportionment findings, and the WCJ issued a combined award without sufficient justification. Additionally, the Board clarified that any award must adhere to inmate disability indemnity limitations and that reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment must be reasonable and necessary.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board found that the prior award of permanent total disability was not supported by substantial medical or vocational evidence due to a failure to properly address apportionment between multiple injuries. Specifically, the vocational expert did not account for the orthopedic AME's apportionment findings, and the WCJ issued a combined award without sufficient justification. Additionally, the Board clarified that any award must adhere to inmate disability indemnity limitations and that reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment must be reasonable and necessary.
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