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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision, finding that applicant Vincent Lewis did not sustain injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The WCAB determined that applicant's testimony was not credible due to numerous inconsistencies regarding the mechanism and date of injury, as well as prior incidents and claims. Furthermore, the WCAB found the applicant's treating physician's report to be unsubstantial due to internal contradictions and missing information. Consequently, the WCAB ordered that the applicant take nothing further by way of his claim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision, finding that applicant Vincent Lewis did not sustain injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The WCAB determined that applicant's testimony was not credible due to numerous inconsistencies regarding the mechanism and date of injury, as well as prior incidents and claims. Furthermore, the WCAB found the applicant's treating physician's report to be unsubstantial due to internal contradictions and missing information. Consequently, the WCAB ordered that the applicant take nothing further by way of his claim.
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