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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision, rescinding the administrative law judge's finding of 69% permanent disability and no apportionment. The Board found the treating physician's disability analysis substantial evidence but his apportionment opinion and a consulting physician's report lacked substantiality. The case was returned to the judge for re-rating, applying apportionment as opined by defense medical examiners and a new rating for the applicant's internal conditions, considering pre-existing factors.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision, rescinding the administrative law judge's finding of 69% permanent disability and no apportionment. The Board found the treating physician's disability analysis substantial evidence but his apportionment opinion and a consulting physician's report lacked substantiality. The case was returned to the judge for re-rating, applying apportionment as opined by defense medical examiners and a new rating for the applicant's internal conditions, considering pre-existing factors.
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