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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a finding that the applicant, Steve Duden, did not sustain industrial injuries to his back and psyche while employed as a police officer. The denial was based on the administrative law judge's finding of applicant's lack of credibility and the Board's adoption of the judge's reasoning. A dissenting commissioner argued that the medical evidence was insufficient and that the case should be returned for further development of the record regarding causation of permanent disability.
STEVE DUDEN vs. CITY OF MODESTO is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a finding that the applicant, Steve Duden, did not sustain industrial injuries to his back and psyche while employed as a police officer. The denial was based on the administrative law judge's finding of applicant's lack of credibility and the Board's adoption of the judge's reasoning. A dissenting commissioner argued that the medical evidence was insufficient and that the case should be returned for further development of the record regarding causation of permanent disability.
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