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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the trial judge's decision regarding applicant's permanent disability. The Board found the trial judge erred in relying on a medical report predating significant statutory changes (SB 899) concerning apportionment of permanent disability based on causation. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record and a new decision on apportionment and permanent disability, considering the expanded rules.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the trial judge's decision regarding applicant's permanent disability. The Board found the trial judge erred in relying on a medical report predating significant statutory changes (SB 899) concerning apportionment of permanent disability based on causation. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record and a new decision on apportionment and permanent disability, considering the expanded rules.
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