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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior decision. The Board found that the medical opinion regarding apportionment of the applicant's psychological disability lacked substantial evidence, as it failed to explain the reasoning behind the proposed percentages. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further medical development on this issue. The Board also denied reconsideration of the attorney's fees awarded.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior decision. The Board found that the medical opinion regarding apportionment of the applicant's psychological disability lacked substantial evidence, as it failed to explain the reasoning behind the proposed percentages. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further medical development on this issue. The Board also denied reconsideration of the attorney's fees awarded.
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