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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board upheld the finding that the applicant sustained an industrial injury to his left shoulder, back, and psyche on October 18, 2010. The Board deferred to the judge's credibility assessment, finding the applicant credible despite the defendant's arguments regarding post-termination claim defenses. One Commissioner dissented, arguing the injury was barred as post-termination due to a lack of employer notice or medical records prior to termination.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board upheld the finding that the applicant sustained an industrial injury to his left shoulder, back, and psyche on October 18, 2010. The Board deferred to the judge's credibility assessment, finding the applicant credible despite the defendant's arguments regarding post-termination claim defenses. One Commissioner dissented, arguing the injury was barred as post-termination due to a lack of employer notice or medical records prior to termination.
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