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This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the applicant suffered injuries from an automobile accident. The defendant sought reconsideration of the original finding that the injuries arose out of and in the course of employment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to admit the police report and applicant's recorded statement into evidence. While acknowledging issues with applicant's credibility, the Board affirmed the original finding, concluding that deviations from the commute route were minor and foreseeable. A dissenting opinion argued that the applicant's inconsistent statements and significant unaccounted-for time constituted a substantial deviation, thus abandoning employment.
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This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the applicant suffered injuries from an automobile accident. The defendant sought reconsideration of the original finding that the injuries arose out of and in the course of employment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to admit the police report and applicant's recorded statement into evidence. While acknowledging issues with applicant's credibility, the Board affirmed the original finding, concluding that deviations from the commute route were minor and foreseeable. A dissenting opinion argued that the applicant's inconsistent statements and significant unaccounted-for time constituted a substantial deviation, thus abandoning employment.
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