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This case involves Rogene Samford's petition for reconsideration of a Finding of Fact denying her workers' compensation claim against Silicon Maps. The administrative law judge found that Samford's alleged injury did not occur in the course of her employment. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's reasoning that injuries sustained during unpaid, off-premises lunch periods are generally not compensable. The Board also noted deficiencies in the applicant's petition, including a lack of specific record references and factual assertions unsupported by evidence.
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This case involves Rogene Samford's petition for reconsideration of a Finding of Fact denying her workers' compensation claim against Silicon Maps. The administrative law judge found that Samford's alleged injury did not occur in the course of her employment. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's reasoning that injuries sustained during unpaid, off-premises lunch periods are generally not compensable. The Board also noted deficiencies in the applicant's petition, including a lack of specific record references and factual assertions unsupported by evidence.
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