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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report and recommendations, upholding the finding of injury. The WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's treating physician, Dr. Lucero, was given great weight, supported by the applicant's credible testimony and Dr. Lucero's familiarity with the applicant's history. The Board found no substantial evidence to reject the WCJ's conclusion that Dr. Lucero's opinion constituted substantial evidence for the continuous trauma injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report and recommendations, upholding the finding of injury. The WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's treating physician, Dr. Lucero, was given great weight, supported by the applicant's credible testimony and Dr. Lucero's familiarity with the applicant's history. The Board found no substantial evidence to reject the WCJ's conclusion that Dr. Lucero's opinion constituted substantial evidence for the continuous trauma injury.
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