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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied American Tire Distributors' petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to overturn a finding that applicant Anibal Alvarez sustained an industrial injury to his low back and cervical/thoracic spine. The Board affirmed the original judge's decision, relying on the applicant's credible testimony and the treating physician's opinion, which it found to be consistent with substantial medical evidence. The Board emphasized the judge's authority to weigh conflicting medical opinions and assess witness credibility.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied American Tire Distributors' petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to overturn a finding that applicant Anibal Alvarez sustained an industrial injury to his low back and cervical/thoracic spine. The Board affirmed the original judge's decision, relying on the applicant's credible testimony and the treating physician's opinion, which it found to be consistent with substantial medical evidence. The Board emphasized the judge's authority to weigh conflicting medical opinions and assess witness credibility.
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