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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board adopted and incorporated the WCJ's report, giving great weight to the WCJ's credibility determinations due to observing the witnesses' demeanor. The WCJ found the applicant's testimony regarding the alleged injury was not credible and was rebutted by defense witnesses. Furthermore, the WCJ determined the post-termination defense was applicable as the applicant's notice of injury was not timely or contemporaneous with his layoff.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board adopted and incorporated the WCJ's report, giving great weight to the WCJ's credibility determinations due to observing the witnesses' demeanor. The WCJ found the applicant's testimony regarding the alleged injury was not credible and was rebutted by defense witnesses. Furthermore, the WCJ determined the post-termination defense was applicable as the applicant's notice of injury was not timely or contemporaneous with his layoff.
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