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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award of Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) benefits to Olga Acosta. The Board found the medical evidence supporting the award, particularly Dr. Chen's opinion on the applicant's left ankle injury and resulting permanent total disability, insufficient. Specifically, the Board noted the absence of stress X-rays needed to support the AMA Guides rating for ligamentous instability and a lack of documentation for the pre-existing conditions contributing to total disability. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award of Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) benefits to Olga Acosta. The Board found the medical evidence supporting the award, particularly Dr. Chen's opinion on the applicant's left ankle injury and resulting permanent total disability, insufficient. Specifically, the Board noted the absence of stress X-rays needed to support the AMA Guides rating for ligamentous instability and a lack of documentation for the pre-existing conditions contributing to total disability. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record.
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