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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Cristina Sanchez's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's finding that she failed to meet her burden of proof. The WCJ found the applicant's testimony lacked credibility, citing inconsistencies with her deposition testimony and credible witness accounts. Specifically, the applicant's claims regarding heavy lifting, reporting injuries, and the cause of her inability to work were contradicted by evidence. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility findings, as is customary.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Cristina Sanchez's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's finding that she failed to meet her burden of proof. The WCJ found the applicant's testimony lacked credibility, citing inconsistencies with her deposition testimony and credible witness accounts. Specifically, the applicant's claims regarding heavy lifting, reporting injuries, and the cause of her inability to work were contradicted by evidence. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility findings, as is customary.
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