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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's contention that the QME's apportionment opinion regarding knee disability lacked substantial evidence. The Board found that Dr. Pattison's opinion did not sufficiently explain how obesity contributed to the applicant's knee disability. Consequently, the Board affirmed the original award but deferred issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, remanding the case for further proceedings with the QME to provide a more reasoned apportionment opinion.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's contention that the QME's apportionment opinion regarding knee disability lacked substantial evidence. The Board found that Dr. Pattison's opinion did not sufficiently explain how obesity contributed to the applicant's knee disability. Consequently, the Board affirmed the original award but deferred issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, remanding the case for further proceedings with the QME to provide a more reasoned apportionment opinion.
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