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This case involves an applicant claiming a low back injury while working as a lighting technician. The defendant sought reconsideration of the WCJ's finding of injury AOE/COE, arguing insufficient evidence and a post-termination defense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original decision, and returned the matter for further development of the record. This was due to inadequate medical reporting which did not constitute substantial evidence. The post-termination defense was deemed waived as it wasn't raised at trial.
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This case involves an applicant claiming a low back injury while working as a lighting technician. The defendant sought reconsideration of the WCJ's finding of injury AOE/COE, arguing insufficient evidence and a post-termination defense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original decision, and returned the matter for further development of the record. This was due to inadequate medical reporting which did not constitute substantial evidence. The post-termination defense was deemed waived as it wasn't raised at trial.
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