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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's award to applicant Carolina Hernandez. Defendant CIGA contended the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury, asserting applicant was the initial aggressor in an altercation and that the injury was not reported until after her termination notice. The Board determined that video evidence, Exhibit E, is crucial to resolving the initial aggressor issue and ordered defendant to provide it. Reconsideration was granted to review this evidence and ensure a just decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's award to applicant Carolina Hernandez. Defendant CIGA contended the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury, asserting applicant was the initial aggressor in an altercation and that the injury was not reported until after her termination notice. The Board determined that video evidence, Exhibit E, is crucial to resolving the initial aggressor issue and ordered defendant to provide it. Reconsideration was granted to review this evidence and ensure a just decision.
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