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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that Barry Rawlins sustained an industrial cumulative trauma injury to his cerebral vascular system and brain. The Board found that the defendant, State Compensation Insurance Fund, failed to diligently pursue its discovery rights and timely utilize the medical dispute resolution process. Dr. Araneta's opinion, establishing a causal link between Rawlins' employment stress and his stroke, was deemed substantial medical evidence supporting the injury finding. Therefore, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision and denied the defendant's petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that Barry Rawlins sustained an industrial cumulative trauma injury to his cerebral vascular system and brain. The Board found that the defendant, State Compensation Insurance Fund, failed to diligently pursue its discovery rights and timely utilize the medical dispute resolution process. Dr. Araneta's opinion, establishing a causal link between Rawlins' employment stress and his stroke, was deemed substantial medical evidence supporting the injury finding. Therefore, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision and denied the defendant's petition.
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