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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's award for applicant Myrna Medina's cumulative industrial injury. The defendant argued it was denied due process by not being allowed to use the AME/PQME process, but the WCJ found this issue was never raised at trial. Furthermore, the defendant failed to properly raise these arguments or support them with evidence in their petition. The Board also noted potential sanctions for knowingly false statements within the petition.
MYRNA MEDINA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's award for applicant Myrna Medina's cumulative industrial injury. The defendant argued it was denied due process by not being allowed to use the AME/PQME process, but the WCJ found this issue was never raised at trial. Furthermore, the defendant failed to properly raise these arguments or support them with evidence in their petition. The Board also noted potential sanctions for knowingly false statements within the petition.
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