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Applicant Nancy Tom sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, arguing her 9% permanent disability rating was too low. She contended for further medical evaluation regarding worsening symptoms and a claimed 40% grip loss in her right hand, plus additional impairment ratings for her thumb and knee. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's reasoning that Dr. Angerman's conclusory deposition testimony regarding increased impairment lacked substantial medical evidence and conflicted with AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The Board found that Applicant failed to meet her burden of proof for a higher disability rating.
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Applicant Nancy Tom sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, arguing her 9% permanent disability rating was too low. She contended for further medical evaluation regarding worsening symptoms and a claimed 40% grip loss in her right hand, plus additional impairment ratings for her thumb and knee. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's reasoning that Dr. Angerman's conclusory deposition testimony regarding increased impairment lacked substantial medical evidence and conflicted with AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The Board found that Applicant failed to meet her burden of proof for a higher disability rating.
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