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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's testimony. The applicant's report of injury was found to be contemporaneous with his termination, thus falling under an exception to the post-termination defense. The Board also found substantial medical evidence from the defendant's own clinic supporting the applicant's industrial injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's testimony. The applicant's report of injury was found to be contemporaneous with his termination, thus falling under an exception to the post-termination defense. The Board also found substantial medical evidence from the defendant's own clinic supporting the applicant's industrial injury.
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