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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision awarding death benefits. The Board found that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) adequately considered all evidence, and the defendant's accusations of partiality were unfounded. The Board affirmed the WCJ's reliance on specific physician reports and the applicant's widow's testimony, which established a causal link between the applicant's industrial injuries and his death. The Board also recommended sanctions against defense counsel for using unprofessional and intemperate language.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision awarding death benefits. The Board found that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) adequately considered all evidence, and the defendant's accusations of partiality were unfounded. The Board affirmed the WCJ's reliance on specific physician reports and the applicant's widow's testimony, which established a causal link between the applicant's industrial injuries and his death. The Board also recommended sanctions against defense counsel for using unprofessional and intemperate language.
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