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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the judge's finding that the applicant failed to meet the burden of proving industrial injury by a preponderance of the evidence. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination of the applicant, finding no substantial evidence to warrant rejection. Furthermore, the Board ruled that the applicant waived the presumption of compensability under Labor Code §5402 by failing to raise it at trial. Finally, the Board admonished applicant's counsel for improperly attaching documents to the petition, violating Board rules.
DEWAIN REYNA vs. AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE HARTFORD is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the judge's finding that the applicant failed to meet the burden of proving industrial injury by a preponderance of the evidence. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination of the applicant, finding no substantial evidence to warrant rejection. Furthermore, the Board ruled that the applicant waived the presumption of compensability under Labor Code §5402 by failing to raise it at trial. Finally, the Board admonished applicant's counsel for improperly attaching documents to the petition, violating Board rules.
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