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LINDA FREEMAN vs. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

San Francisco
ADJ1295034 (VNO 0535536) ADJ181910 (VNO 0535585)

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Linda Freeman's petition for reconsideration. Freeman sought reimbursement for costs under Labor Code section 5811, but the Board found she failed to meet her burden of proof. The Administrative Law Judge's report, incorporated by the Board, noted that crucial documents supporting Freeman's claim were not admitted into evidence. Therefore, based on the lack of substantial evidence and failure to meet the evidentiary burden, reconsideration was denied.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Linda Freeman's petition for reconsideration. Freeman sought reimbursement for costs under Labor Code section 5811, but the Board found she failed to meet her burden of proof. The Administrative Law Judge's report, incorporated by the Board, noted that crucial documents supporting Freeman's claim were not admitted into evidence. Therefore, based on the lack of substantial evidence and failure to meet the evidentiary burden, reconsideration was denied.

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