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This case involves apportionment of permanent disability benefits for multiple industrial injuries sustained by the applicant, Neil M. Lamont. The defendant, Chartis, sought reconsideration of an award finding them liable for reimbursement from CIGA, arguing the medical evidence was insufficient. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the arbitrator's report. The Board found that due to the "inextricably intertwined" nature of the applicant's disabilities, as testified by the agreed medical examiner, apportionment of causation was impossible. Therefore, a joint and several award was justified, making the solvent defendant (Chartis) solely liable, thus relieving CIGA.
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This case involves apportionment of permanent disability benefits for multiple industrial injuries sustained by the applicant, Neil M. Lamont. The defendant, Chartis, sought reconsideration of an award finding them liable for reimbursement from CIGA, arguing the medical evidence was insufficient. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the arbitrator's report. The Board found that due to the "inextricably intertwined" nature of the applicant's disabilities, as testified by the agreed medical examiner, apportionment of causation was impossible. Therefore, a joint and several award was justified, making the solvent defendant (Chartis) solely liable, thus relieving CIGA.
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