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The applicant, Olivia Flores, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying her workers' compensation claim for a right shoulder injury. The WCJ found Flores lacked credibility due to alleged falsification of a medical note and contradictory testimony about concurrent employment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's order, and remanded the case for further proceedings, finding the decision was not supported by substantial evidence. Specifically, the Board noted that the employer and co-worker admitted Flores reported an injury on the date of occurrence, and medical records corroborated her description of vacuuming as the cause, even if based on her history.
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The applicant, Olivia Flores, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying her workers' compensation claim for a right shoulder injury. The WCJ found Flores lacked credibility due to alleged falsification of a medical note and contradictory testimony about concurrent employment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's order, and remanded the case for further proceedings, finding the decision was not supported by substantial evidence. Specifically, the Board noted that the employer and co-worker admitted Flores reported an injury on the date of occurrence, and medical records corroborated her description of vacuuming as the cause, even if based on her history.
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