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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original Findings and Order, remanding the case to the WCJ for further proceedings. The Board found that neither the applicant's testimony nor the medical reports from Dr. Haronian or Dr. Chun constituted substantial evidence regarding the applicant's injury. Specifically, Dr. Haronian's reports contained factual inconsistencies and lacked sufficient reasoning, while Dr. Chun's reports failed to address the cumulative injury claim. Therefore, the Board determined the record needed further development to properly adjudicate the injury AOE/COE and the post-termination defense.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original Findings and Order, remanding the case to the WCJ for further proceedings. The Board found that neither the applicant's testimony nor the medical reports from Dr. Haronian or Dr. Chun constituted substantial evidence regarding the applicant's injury. Specifically, Dr. Haronian's reports contained factual inconsistencies and lacked sufficient reasoning, while Dr. Chun's reports failed to address the cumulative injury claim. Therefore, the Board determined the record needed further development to properly adjudicate the injury AOE/COE and the post-termination defense.
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