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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, finding the defendant's petition had merit. The defendant argued the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion was not substantial evidence as it lacked specific commentary on temporary disability dates. The Board agreed, adopting the WCJ's recommendation to develop the record. Therefore, the previous Findings and Award were rescinded and the case returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, finding the defendant's petition had merit. The defendant argued the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion was not substantial evidence as it lacked specific commentary on temporary disability dates. The Board agreed, adopting the WCJ's recommendation to develop the record. Therefore, the previous Findings and Award were rescinded and the case returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.
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