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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied CIGA's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that CIGA, as administrator for Reliance Insurance, is solely liable for the applicant's injuries sustained between November 2, 1998, and July 19, 1999. The WCAB adopted the judge's report which found that the applicant's subsequent employment did not contribute to her disability. The decision was based on extensive medical evidence and the judge's determination of credibility regarding the applicant's testimony and the Agreed Medical Examiner's reports. CIGA's arguments regarding reliance on specific medical opinions and the admission of evidence were rejected by the WCAB.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied CIGA's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that CIGA, as administrator for Reliance Insurance, is solely liable for the applicant's injuries sustained between November 2, 1998, and July 19, 1999. The WCAB adopted the judge's report which found that the applicant's subsequent employment did not contribute to her disability. The decision was based on extensive medical evidence and the judge's determination of credibility regarding the applicant's testimony and the Agreed Medical Examiner's reports. CIGA's arguments regarding reliance on specific medical opinions and the admission of evidence were rejected by the WCAB.
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