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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Foothill Packing's petition for reconsideration, rescinding Finding of Fact No. 5. This finding ambiguously stated the applicant suffered an industrial event to his neck, shoulder, hip, back, and chest based on his credible testimony. The Board found this finding redundant and misleading, as the WCJ also determined the record needed further development regarding these orthopedic injuries. Therefore, Finding of Fact No. 5 was rescinded, but the WCJ's decision to develop the record further on these claims was affirmed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Foothill Packing's petition for reconsideration, rescinding Finding of Fact No. 5. This finding ambiguously stated the applicant suffered an industrial event to his neck, shoulder, hip, back, and chest based on his credible testimony. The Board found this finding redundant and misleading, as the WCJ also determined the record needed further development regarding these orthopedic injuries. Therefore, Finding of Fact No. 5 was rescinded, but the WCJ's decision to develop the record further on these claims was affirmed.
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