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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award finding applicant sustained an industrial injury to her right knee. The defendant contended the award lacked substantial medical evidence and the judge improperly shifted the burden of proof. The WCAB found insufficient evidence to reconcile conflicting medical histories of the right knee injury. Therefore, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case for further proceedings to fully develop the record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award finding applicant sustained an industrial injury to her right knee. The defendant contended the award lacked substantial medical evidence and the judge improperly shifted the burden of proof. The WCAB found insufficient evidence to reconcile conflicting medical histories of the right knee injury. Therefore, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case for further proceedings to fully develop the record.
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