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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Fresno's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding that Freddie Henson sustained injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The Board found that Henson's training, though part of a university program, was directly beneficial to his role as a reserve deputy sheriff and was impliedly authorized by the County. The injury occurred during a training scenario, exposing him to dangers inherent in his employment as a law enforcement officer. Therefore, the Board concluded Henson was acting within the course of his employment when injured.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Fresno's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding that Freddie Henson sustained injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The Board found that Henson's training, though part of a university program, was directly beneficial to his role as a reserve deputy sheriff and was impliedly authorized by the County. The injury occurred during a training scenario, exposing him to dangers inherent in his employment as a law enforcement officer. Therefore, the Board concluded Henson was acting within the course of his employment when injured.
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