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This case involves Joseph Berry's workers' compensation claim against Halliburton Energy Service for injuries allegedly sustained on November 20 and November 26, 2002. The initial findings awarded compensation for specific injuries to his right knee but denied claims for injury to his neck, back, and left knee. Berry's Petition for Reconsideration, asserting these additional injuries, has been denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and recommendation, which found Berry's arguments regarding discovery, fraud, unawareness of denials, and prior medical authorizations unconvincing. The denial is based on procedural defects in the petition and the merits of the claims, particularly concerning the applicant's credibility and prior injury history.
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This case involves Joseph Berry's workers' compensation claim against Halliburton Energy Service for injuries allegedly sustained on November 20 and November 26, 2002. The initial findings awarded compensation for specific injuries to his right knee but denied claims for injury to his neck, back, and left knee. Berry's Petition for Reconsideration, asserting these additional injuries, has been denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and recommendation, which found Berry's arguments regarding discovery, fraud, unawareness of denials, and prior medical authorizations unconvincing. The denial is based on procedural defects in the petition and the merits of the claims, particularly concerning the applicant's credibility and prior injury history.
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