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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the applicant's petition. The denial was based on the WCJ's report, which found the applicant's testimony and reported medical history inconsistent and not credible. Specifically, the Board found that the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion did not constitute substantial evidence due to the flawed history provided by the applicant. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the applicant's petition. The denial was based on the WCJ's report, which found the applicant's testimony and reported medical history inconsistent and not credible. Specifically, the Board found that the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion did not constitute substantial evidence due to the flawed history provided by the applicant. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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