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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petitions for reconsideration and removal, affirming the original award. The Board found the applicant lacked credibility based on exaggerated complaints and inconsistent medical reporting. While acknowledging the weight given to Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs), the Board clarified that they are not bound by AME opinions and can reject them if they lack substantial evidence. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning that the AME's opinion was not substantial evidence due to the applicant's exaggerated history provided to the AME.
CARMELO MEDINA vs. AZTEC HARVESTING, REDWOOD FIRE & CASUALTY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE CO. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petitions for reconsideration and removal, affirming the original award. The Board found the applicant lacked credibility based on exaggerated complaints and inconsistent medical reporting. While acknowledging the weight given to Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs), the Board clarified that they are not bound by AME opinions and can reject them if they lack substantial evidence. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning that the AME's opinion was not substantial evidence due to the applicant's exaggerated history provided to the AME.
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