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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision finding applicant sustained a heart injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Board rescinded the prior decision, finding the Qualified Medical Examiner's opinion lacked substantial evidence due to an incorrect understanding of causation and an inadequate factual basis. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision finding applicant sustained a heart injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Board rescinded the prior decision, finding the Qualified Medical Examiner's opinion lacked substantial evidence due to an incorrect understanding of causation and an inadequate factual basis. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record.
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