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This case involves an applicant who sustained industrial injuries to his back, digestive system, and psyche. The applicant appealed the administrative law judge's decision, arguing the vocational expert's report was wrongly discounted and that an Employment Development Department lien was improperly allowed. The Appeals Board affirmed the judge's decision regarding the vocational expert, finding the report lacked substantial evidence due to incomplete information about the applicant's employment history and subsequent injuries. However, the Board amended findings on the applicant's average weekly wage and temporary disability indemnity end date, as recommended by the judge for correction.
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This case involves an applicant who sustained industrial injuries to his back, digestive system, and psyche. The applicant appealed the administrative law judge's decision, arguing the vocational expert's report was wrongly discounted and that an Employment Development Department lien was improperly allowed. The Appeals Board affirmed the judge's decision regarding the vocational expert, finding the report lacked substantial evidence due to incomplete information about the applicant's employment history and subsequent injuries. However, the Board amended findings on the applicant's average weekly wage and temporary disability indemnity end date, as recommended by the judge for correction.
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