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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior decision due to questions about the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) apportionment of permanent disability. The applicant argued the AME's opinion was based on an incorrect legal theory and lacked substantial evidence, as it mischaracterized prior treatment and failed to adequately account for the cumulative trauma injury. The Board remanded the case for further development of the record, specifically requesting a follow-up opinion from the AME regarding the 25% apportionment.
Richard D. Smith vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Legally Uninsured, c/o STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior decision due to questions about the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) apportionment of permanent disability. The applicant argued the AME's opinion was based on an incorrect legal theory and lacked substantial evidence, as it mischaracterized prior treatment and failed to adequately account for the cumulative trauma injury. The Board remanded the case for further development of the record, specifically requesting a follow-up opinion from the AME regarding the 25% apportionment.
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