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This case involves cross-petitions for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) award. The Appeals Board denied the employer's petition while granting the applicant's petition. The Board affirmed the original award but amended it, finding the applicant sustained specific injuries to his chest wall, left knee, neck, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and right elbow arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. The applicant's credibility determination was given great weight due to the WCJ's opportunity to observe the witness.
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This case involves cross-petitions for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) award. The Appeals Board denied the employer's petition while granting the applicant's petition. The Board affirmed the original award but amended it, finding the applicant sustained specific injuries to his chest wall, left knee, neck, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and right elbow arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. The applicant's credibility determination was given great weight due to the WCJ's opportunity to observe the witness.
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