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YOLANDA LOPEZ vs. MARK C. DEARTH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURAND FUND

Filed: Mar 17, 2008
POM 0277883

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's claim of cumulative trauma injury could be amended to conform to proof, as evidenced by a QME report. The Board determined substantial evidence supports an industrial cumulative trauma injury of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, but other claimed injuries require further development of the record. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on all outstanding issues.

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's claim of cumulative trauma injury could be amended to conform to proof, as evidenced by a QME report. The Board determined substantial evidence supports an industrial cumulative trauma injury of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, but other claimed injuries require further development of the record. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on all outstanding issues.

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