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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding apportionment. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion on apportionment was substantial medical evidence, despite the administrative law judge's prior rejection. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability was reduced from 78% to 55% after apportionment to pre-existing conditions. The applicant's petition for reconsideration concerning temporary disability was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding apportionment. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion on apportionment was substantial medical evidence, despite the administrative law judge's prior rejection. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability was reduced from 78% to 55% after apportionment to pre-existing conditions. The applicant's petition for reconsideration concerning temporary disability was denied.
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