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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a compromise and release agreement (C&R) that resolved applicant's bilateral shoulder injuries. The applicant, unrepresented, argued the settlement was inadequate due to her medication-induced confusion and the exclusion of penalties, future medical treatment, retraining, and transportation expenses. The Board found the settlement potentially inadequate because the applicant's right shoulder injury was not yet permanent and stationary, and she may not have fully understood or consented to the terms due to her medical condition. Consequently, the C&R was rescinded and the case returned for further development of the record, including obtaining a supplemental medical report on the right shoulder.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a compromise and release agreement (C&R) that resolved applicant's bilateral shoulder injuries. The applicant, unrepresented, argued the settlement was inadequate due to her medication-induced confusion and the exclusion of penalties, future medical treatment, retraining, and transportation expenses. The Board found the settlement potentially inadequate because the applicant's right shoulder injury was not yet permanent and stationary, and she may not have fully understood or consented to the terms due to her medical condition. Consequently, the C&R was rescinded and the case returned for further development of the record, including obtaining a supplemental medical report on the right shoulder.
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