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This case concerns Ronnie Phelps' workers' compensation claim for $100%$ permanent disability due to multiple injuries and cumulative trauma. The defendant appeals the finding of total permanent disability, citing the Fitzpatrick decision and questioning the vocational expert's report and apportionment of a prior award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow for development of the record and correction of clerical errors. The matter is returned to the trial level for a new permanent disability award consistent with Fitzpatrick, deferring final determination on disability, attorney fees, and specific apportionment issues.
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This case concerns Ronnie Phelps' workers' compensation claim for $100%$ permanent disability due to multiple injuries and cumulative trauma. The defendant appeals the finding of total permanent disability, citing the Fitzpatrick decision and questioning the vocational expert's report and apportionment of a prior award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow for development of the record and correction of clerical errors. The matter is returned to the trial level for a new permanent disability award consistent with Fitzpatrick, deferring final determination on disability, attorney fees, and specific apportionment issues.
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