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disease those two things
combined suffice for Dr. Istanbouly to make a diagnosis of CWP. If Dr. Istanbouly reads the
chest x-ray as being negative it does not necessarily rule out the existence of CWP. Dr.
Istanbouly agreed that a recent study had shown that 50 or more of long-term coal miners are
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study and leading to moderate central spinal stenosis and disc bulging with mild
bilateral foramina stenosis at C5-C6. PX 3. In light of his persistent radiating symptoms
Petitioner was sent for an EMG which was conducted on July 24 2014. PX 4. The EMG
revealed a mild generalized axonal
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should resume her independent exercises and desensitization. She specifically recommended against the treatment proposed by Dr. Amin. The Petitioner testified at trial that she smokes marijuana on a daily basis.
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The Doctor further noted that the Petitioner has been experiencing
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diagnosis. Some of the events were
associated with the consumption of alcohol some were not. Some were associated with the use
of marijuana some were not ..... This could only be consoled with the use of morphine to
attenuate the pain." The physical exam radiographic laboratory ultrasonographic and
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knee. His post accident drug screening was positive tor marijuana Resp. Ex. 2 which he admitted was not legaL Petitioner was taken to St. Jo'seph's Hospital vhere .C-rays revealed a displaced corruninuted proximal tibial fracture with depression in the lateral tibial plateau. A February 25 2011 CT
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petition for reconsideration of the October 13 2016 Findings And Award of the
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workers' compensation administrative law judge WCJ was earlier granted in order to further study the
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record and issues in the case. The WCJ found that applicant sustained industrial injury to his lumbar
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spine
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Petitioner an off work slip until an EMG and nerve conduction study could be obtaine and prescribed medications to the Petitioner.p.X.3 Dr. Wyatt stated she recommended again on
August 17 2006 that the Petitioner be sent to another occupational health physician because she felt "his condition and
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L.A.P.D.
Permissibly Self-Insured
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We previously granted reconsideration from both applicant and defendant's petitions for
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reconsideration in order to further study the factual and legal issues in this case. This is our Decision
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that she still had her CDL and marijuana was a contraindication with
her license. Petitioner reported that her balance was a constant issue and she remained dependent
on her walker. In January 2021 Petitioner began another course of physical therapy focused on
strength and gait training to hopefully
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cervical spine on August 30 2017. The cervical MRI showed a small central to left
paramedian disc herniation at C5-6. Finally the Petitioner underwent an EMGNerve Conduction Study on August
302017. PX 3 3a.
The Petitioner followed-up with Dr. Burra on September 6 2017. At that time Dr. Burra noted
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