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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the County of Kern's petition for reconsideration because it was not properly served on the EDD. The Board also noted that even if considered on the merits, the petition would likely be denied. The WCJ's findings that the applicant sustained an industrial injury and that the post-termination defense did not apply were supported by the record, particularly regarding the applicant's timely reporting of the injury. Furthermore, the Board afforded great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination of the applicant's testimony.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the County of Kern's petition for reconsideration because it was not properly served on the EDD. The Board also noted that even if considered on the merits, the petition would likely be denied. The WCJ's findings that the applicant sustained an industrial injury and that the post-termination defense did not apply were supported by the record, particularly regarding the applicant's timely reporting of the injury. Furthermore, the Board afforded great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination of the applicant's testimony.
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