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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Regency Oaks Care Center's petition for reconsideration of a decision finding that Virginia Santana sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found Santana's testimony credible regarding her repetitive work duties and resulting pain. Medical reports from treating physicians and consulting orthopedic surgeons provided substantial evidence supporting the injury finding, outweighing conflicting opinions. The Board also gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination, as is standard practice.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Regency Oaks Care Center's petition for reconsideration of a decision finding that Virginia Santana sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found Santana's testimony credible regarding her repetitive work duties and resulting pain. Medical reports from treating physicians and consulting orthopedic surgeons provided substantial evidence supporting the injury finding, outweighing conflicting opinions. The Board also gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination, as is standard practice.
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