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The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant did not sustain a cumulative trauma injury to her neck, upper extremities, or back. This decision relied heavily on the WCJ's credibility determination of the applicant. While a PQME opined that work activities likely caused a lumbar spine cumulative trauma, the Board found this opinion lacked substantiality. The PQME's report failed to adequately explain how work activities accelerated or aggravated the applicant's numerous pre-existing back conditions and prior injuries.
SUSAN ADAMS vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN is a workers' compensation case decided in Riverside. 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 Riverside.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant did not sustain a cumulative trauma injury to her neck, upper extremities, or back. This decision relied heavily on the WCJ's credibility determination of the applicant. While a PQME opined that work activities likely caused a lumbar spine cumulative trauma, the Board found this opinion lacked substantiality. The PQME's report failed to adequately explain how work activities accelerated or aggravated the applicant's numerous pre-existing back conditions and prior injuries.
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