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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award that found applicant Marty Snezek's heart injury was not work-related. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's reliance on defense QME Dr. Nishimura's reports, which cited non-industrial factors as the cause of the injury, over applicant's QME Dr. Anderson. This decision was made despite Dr. Nishimura initially noting a presumption for peace officers, which was later clarified by the Court of Appeal to exclude the applicant's role.
Marty Snezek vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA HORSE RACING BOARD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award that found applicant Marty Snezek's heart injury was not work-related. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's reliance on defense QME Dr. Nishimura's reports, which cited non-industrial factors as the cause of the injury, over applicant's QME Dr. Anderson. This decision was made despite Dr. Nishimura initially noting a presumption for peace officers, which was later clarified by the Court of Appeal to exclude the applicant's role.
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