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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Betty Smith's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision that she was not entitled to temporary disability benefits. The WCJ found Smith's testimony regarding her retirement and intent to remain in the labor market not credible, citing her early retirement decision, subsequent relocation, and lack of job search efforts. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning, including its credibility determination, and clarified that the "Division of Workers' Compensation" heading should be corrected to "Workers' Compensation Appeals Board" on the WCJ's decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Betty Smith's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision that she was not entitled to temporary disability benefits. The WCJ found Smith's testimony regarding her retirement and intent to remain in the labor market not credible, citing her early retirement decision, subsequent relocation, and lack of job search efforts. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning, including its credibility determination, and clarified that the "Division of Workers' Compensation" heading should be corrected to "Workers' Compensation Appeals Board" on the WCJ's decision.
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