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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed applicant's first petition for reconsideration and denied his second. The applicant sought reconsideration of a finding that his stroke and related injuries were not work-related, arguing a physiatrist's opinion constituted substantial medical evidence. The WCJ and Board found Dr. Schilling lacked the neurological expertise to establish industrial causation, and the consulting neurologist did not confirm it. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the applicant failed to meet his burden of proof with substantial evidence.
MARCO MILLAN vs. WESTOWER COMMUNICATIONS, HARTFORD is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Long Beach.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed applicant's first petition for reconsideration and denied his second. The applicant sought reconsideration of a finding that his stroke and related injuries were not work-related, arguing a physiatrist's opinion constituted substantial medical evidence. The WCJ and Board found Dr. Schilling lacked the neurological expertise to establish industrial causation, and the consulting neurologist did not confirm it. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the applicant failed to meet his burden of proof with substantial evidence.
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