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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding that the medical evidence regarding causation and apportionment was critically flawed. Neither the applicant's treating physician nor the defendant's QME adequately addressed these issues with sufficient reasoning and complete medical histories. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record, including obtaining supplemental opinions from physicians, before a new decision is made.
ROBERT WALKER vs. MARSHALLS, CNA CLAIM PLUS, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding that the medical evidence regarding causation and apportionment was critically flawed. Neither the applicant's treating physician nor the defendant's QME adequately addressed these issues with sufficient reasoning and complete medical histories. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record, including obtaining supplemental opinions from physicians, before a new decision is made.
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