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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration by Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority regarding a psychological injury claim sustained by applicant Jason Summers. The petitioner argued the applicant was the initial physical aggressor, barring his claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's finding that the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof. The WCJ's credibility determination, favoring a neutral witness over conflicting applicant and co-worker testimony, was central to this decision.
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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration by Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority regarding a psychological injury claim sustained by applicant Jason Summers. The petitioner argued the applicant was the initial physical aggressor, barring his claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's finding that the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof. The WCJ's credibility determination, favoring a neutral witness over conflicting applicant and co-worker testimony, was central to this decision.
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