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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the original findings and award, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board determined that the previous application of the Wilkinson rule for combining injuries was no longer generally applicable, requiring the judge to re-evaluate permanent disability and apportionment based on causation. Further medical record development is also needed concerning apportionment for a pre-existing non-industrial condition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the original findings and award, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board determined that the previous application of the Wilkinson rule for combining injuries was no longer generally applicable, requiring the judge to re-evaluate permanent disability and apportionment based on causation. Further medical record development is also needed concerning apportionment for a pre-existing non-industrial condition.
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