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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found that the applicant did not sustain injury arising out of and in the course of employment for either claim. This decision was based on the substantial medical evidence from QMEs Dr. Ma and Dr. Levine, which concluded the applicant's conditions were due to pre-existing factors, not his employment. The Board also noted that the presumption of compensability was rebutted by this medical evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found that the applicant did not sustain injury arising out of and in the course of employment for either claim. This decision was based on the substantial medical evidence from QMEs Dr. Ma and Dr. Levine, which concluded the applicant's conditions were due to pre-existing factors, not his employment. The Board also noted that the presumption of compensability was rebutted by this medical evidence.
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