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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding that the medical reports from Dr. Henrichsen were inadmissible as they were not from a treating physician or a panel Qualified Medical Evaluator. The Board further determined that Dr. Govett's apportionment opinion did not constitute substantial evidence due to insufficient consideration of prior injuries and confusion regarding apportionment requirements. The case is remanded for further development of the record regarding permanent disability and apportionment.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding that the medical reports from Dr. Henrichsen were inadmissible as they were not from a treating physician or a panel Qualified Medical Evaluator. The Board further determined that Dr. Govett's apportionment opinion did not constitute substantial evidence due to insufficient consideration of prior injuries and confusion regarding apportionment requirements. The case is remanded for further development of the record regarding permanent disability and apportionment.
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