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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that the applicant sustained a back injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports provided substantial evidence for injury AOE/COE based on the reasonable probability standard. However, the Board found the QME's apportionment opinion lacked the necessary reasoning and detail to be considered substantial evidence. Therefore, the WCJ's findings regarding AOE/COE and the lack of substantial evidence for apportionment were upheld.
JOSE MORENO vs. GREEN VALLEY LABOR INC., STAR INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Stockton. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Stockton.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that the applicant sustained a back injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports provided substantial evidence for injury AOE/COE based on the "reasonable probability" standard. However, the Board found the QME's apportionment opinion lacked the necessary reasoning and detail to be considered substantial evidence. Therefore, the WCJ's findings regarding AOE/COE and the lack of substantial evidence for apportionment were upheld.
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