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This case involves an applicant alleging cumulative trauma injury to multiple body parts while employed by The Bicycle Casino. The trial judge found injury AOE/COE to several body parts, but the defendant sought reconsideration, arguing insufficient evidence and improper exclusion of a post-termination defense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the medical record needed further development regarding causation, particularly with the QME. They also ruled that the WCJ acted within discretion by not permitting the post-termination defense to be raised at trial without prior proper notice.
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This case involves an applicant alleging cumulative trauma injury to multiple body parts while employed by The Bicycle Casino. The trial judge found injury AOE/COE to several body parts, but the defendant sought reconsideration, arguing insufficient evidence and improper exclusion of a post-termination defense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the medical record needed further development regarding causation, particularly with the QME. They also ruled that the WCJ acted within discretion by not permitting the post-termination defense to be raised at trial without prior proper notice.
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