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This case involves a police officer injured while off-duty hiking with his dog on a steep trail. The City of Vacaville argued the injury was not compensable under Labor Code section 3600(a)(9) as it was voluntary recreational activity not connected to employment. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the initial award, and found the injury non-industrial. This decision was based on the applicant's subjective belief being objectively unreasonable given the limitations of his employer's Individual Fitness Plan, which excluded off-road activities.
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This case involves a police officer injured while off-duty hiking with his dog on a steep trail. The City of Vacaville argued the injury was not compensable under Labor Code section 3600(a)(9) as it was voluntary recreational activity not connected to employment. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the initial award, and found the injury non-industrial. This decision was based on the applicant's subjective belief being objectively unreasonable given the limitations of his employer's Individual Fitness Plan, which excluded off-road activities.
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