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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB found that the administrative law judge's (ALJ) finding of 100% permanent disability was not supported by substantial medical evidence. Furthermore, it was unclear if the subsequent injury solely caused the increased disability given stipulations regarding a prior injury's worsening. The WCAB directed the ALJ to ensure a proper record and make specific findings on all disputed issues, including permanent disability, the subsequent injury's contribution, and potential SIBTF credits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB found that the administrative law judge's (ALJ) finding of 100% permanent disability was not supported by substantial medical evidence. Furthermore, it was unclear if the subsequent injury solely caused the increased disability given stipulations regarding a prior injury's worsening. The WCAB directed the ALJ to ensure a proper record and make specific findings on all disputed issues, including permanent disability, the subsequent injury's contribution, and potential SIBTF credits.
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