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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision was based on the applicant's credible testimony and initial medical reports documenting injuries consistent with her account. The defendant's arguments, focusing on a security video and other circumstantial evidence, were found unpersuasive by the WCJ. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, emphasizing that credibility determinations are given great weight and are supported by substantial evidence.
ROXI ROMO vs. BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SELF-INSURED SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision was based on the applicant's credible testimony and initial medical reports documenting injuries consistent with her account. The defendant's arguments, focusing on a security video and other circumstantial evidence, were found unpersuasive by the WCJ. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, emphasizing that credibility determinations are given great weight and are supported by substantial evidence.
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