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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award. The defendant appealed, arguing the administrative law judge erred by relying on a speculative medical opinion, finding 100% permanent disability, and failing to address the applicant's fibromyalgia claim. The Board affirmed the award, but amended the findings to include fibromyalgia as an industrially injured condition, aligning with the judge's recommendation.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award. The defendant appealed, arguing the administrative law judge erred by relying on a speculative medical opinion, finding 100% permanent disability, and failing to address the applicant's fibromyalgia claim. The Board affirmed the award, but amended the findings to include fibromyalgia as an industrially injured condition, aligning with the judge's recommendation.
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