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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding that applicant sustained an industrial injury to his shoulders, back, and neck. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the medical evidence was insufficient and the injury was not work-related. However, the Board found the physician's report, detailing the arduous nature of the applicant's job duties involving lifting and manipulating bodies, constituted substantial evidence. This finding was further supported by applicant's and a co-worker's testimony regarding the physically demanding work.
MICHAEL FEILER vs. COUNTY OF VENTURA is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award finding that applicant sustained an industrial injury to his shoulders, back, and neck. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the medical evidence was insufficient and the injury was not work-related. However, the Board found the physician's report, detailing the arduous nature of the applicant's job duties involving lifting and manipulating bodies, constituted substantial evidence. This finding was further supported by applicant's and a co-worker's testimony regarding the physically demanding work.
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