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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to the applicant, Kevin Farnsworth, who claimed injury to his right knee. The WCAB rescinded the prior decision that found no injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The Board found that Farnsworth did sustain an injury to his right knee on February 20, 2015, deferring all other issues. This decision acknowledges the applicant's testimony and lack of contradicting evidence regarding the incident itself, while setting aside the earlier finding based on credibility and prior conditions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to the applicant, Kevin Farnsworth, who claimed injury to his right knee. The WCAB rescinded the prior decision that found no injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The Board found that Farnsworth did sustain an injury to his right knee on February 20, 2015, deferring all other issues. This decision acknowledges the applicant's testimony and lack of contradicting evidence regarding the incident itself, while setting aside the earlier finding based on credibility and prior conditions.
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