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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the original award, primarily allowing applicant's vocational expert report (Exhibit Z) into evidence. The Board found substantial evidence supported the finding of cumulative trauma injury to applicant's bilateral hands and feet, and upheld the May 28, 2014 permanent and stationary date, despite applicant's credibility issues. The Board also affirmed the award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5710 and reimbursement for the vocational report's costs, finding them reasonable and supported by the evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the original award, primarily allowing applicant's vocational expert report (Exhibit Z) into evidence. The Board found substantial evidence supported the finding of cumulative trauma injury to applicant's bilateral hands and feet, and upheld the May 28, 2014 permanent and stationary date, despite applicant's credibility issues. The Board also affirmed the award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5710 and reimbursement for the vocational report's costs, finding them reasonable and supported by the evidence.
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