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This case concerns Evangelina Rodriguez's claim for workers' compensation benefits due to pulmonary fibrosis, allegedly caused by industrial toxic substance exposure. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) previously found no causal link between her employment at Trend Technologies or ATR International and her condition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's findings and concluding applicant failed to prove industrial causation by a preponderance of the evidence. One commissioner dissented, arguing substantial medical evidence supported a causal connection and advocating for granting reconsideration.
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This case concerns Evangelina Rodriguez's claim for workers' compensation benefits due to pulmonary fibrosis, allegedly caused by industrial toxic substance exposure. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) previously found no causal link between her employment at Trend Technologies or ATR International and her condition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's findings and concluding applicant failed to prove industrial causation by a preponderance of the evidence. One commissioner dissented, arguing substantial medical evidence supported a causal connection and advocating for granting reconsideration.
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