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This case involves an applicant who claimed a left knee injury sustained on October 18, 2004, while employed by Spears Manufacturing Company. The defense argued the injury was not supported by evidence, questioned the applicant's credibility due to language barriers, and asserted it was not industrial or timely reported. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding of an industrial left knee injury based on persuasive medical evidence from an Agreed Medical Examiner and the applicant's credible testimony. The Board gave significant weight to the judge's credibility determination, affirming the award for temporary disability and reimbursement for EDD payments.
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This case involves an applicant who claimed a left knee injury sustained on October 18, 2004, while employed by Spears Manufacturing Company. The defense argued the injury was not supported by evidence, questioned the applicant's credibility due to language barriers, and asserted it was not industrial or timely reported. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding of an industrial left knee injury based on persuasive medical evidence from an Agreed Medical Examiner and the applicant's credible testimony. The Board gave significant weight to the judge's credibility determination, affirming the award for temporary disability and reimbursement for EDD payments.
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