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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior award. The Board found insufficient medical evidence to support the applicant's claims of industrial injury to her internal system (gastropathy and bowel issues). Additionally, the presumption of compensability under Labor Code section 5402 was found inapplicable due to lack of evidence. The matter was returned for evaluations by an Agreed Medical Evaluator or Qualified Medical Evaluator, with permanent disability and apportionment issues deferred.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior award. The Board found insufficient medical evidence to support the applicant's claims of industrial injury to her internal system (gastropathy and bowel issues). Additionally, the presumption of compensability under Labor Code section 5402 was found inapplicable due to lack of evidence. The matter was returned for evaluations by an Agreed Medical Evaluator or Qualified Medical Evaluator, with permanent disability and apportionment issues deferred.
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