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This case involves a registered nurse, Tori Vargas, who claimed industrial injury to her psyche and right upper extremity from a physical altercation with a co-employee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Vargas's Petition for Reconsideration of the administrative law judge's decision. The judge found Vargas was the initial physical aggressor, barring her claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7). The Board affirmed the judge's credibility findings, which were based on extensive testimony and detailed analysis, finding no substantial contrary evidence or legal error presented by Vargas.
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This case involves a registered nurse, Tori Vargas, who claimed industrial injury to her psyche and right upper extremity from a physical altercation with a co-employee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Vargas's Petition for Reconsideration of the administrative law judge's decision. The judge found Vargas was the initial physical aggressor, barring her claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7). The Board affirmed the judge's credibility findings, which were based on extensive testimony and detailed analysis, finding no substantial contrary evidence or legal error presented by Vargas.
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