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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding no injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment for Juan Paz. Paz claimed injury to his low back and psyche, but the judge found his testimony not credible and noted he did not report pain or seek medical treatment for his back during employment. Medical records indicated a spinal condition, but not necessarily an industrial injury, and the applicant's medical opinions were found conclusory and unsupported by the facts. The Board adopted the judge's report, emphasizing the great weight given to credibility findings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding no injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment for Juan Paz. Paz claimed injury to his low back and psyche, but the judge found his testimony not credible and noted he did not report pain or seek medical treatment for his back during employment. Medical records indicated a spinal condition, but not necessarily an industrial injury, and the applicant's medical opinions were found conclusory and unsupported by the facts. The Board adopted the judge's report, emphasizing the great weight given to credibility findings.
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