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This case involves Elaine Deville's workers' compensation claim against Verizon for an injury to her neck. The defendant, Verizon, sought reconsideration of the finding that the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment (AOE/COE), arguing the medical evidence was insufficient. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, deferring to the judge's credibility findings and adopting the judge's reasoning. The judge relied on the applicant's consistent testimony and the Agreed Medical Examiner's report, which linked the applicant's cervical spine disability to repetitive trauma from her job.
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This case involves Elaine Deville's workers' compensation claim against Verizon for an injury to her neck. The defendant, Verizon, sought reconsideration of the finding that the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment (AOE/COE), arguing the medical evidence was insufficient. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, deferring to the judge's credibility findings and adopting the judge's reasoning. The judge relied on the applicant's consistent testimony and the Agreed Medical Examiner's report, which linked the applicant's cervical spine disability to repetitive trauma from her job.
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