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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant did not sustain an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. The Board adopted the judge's report, which emphasized the applicant's inconsistent statements regarding the injury mechanism and the lack of corroborating evidence. The judge found the applicant's testimony not persuasive, particularly in light of subsequent work performed after the alleged incident. Therefore, reconsideration was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant did not sustain an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. The Board adopted the judge's report, which emphasized the applicant's inconsistent statements regarding the injury mechanism and the lack of corroborating evidence. The judge found the applicant's testimony not persuasive, particularly in light of subsequent work performed after the alleged incident. Therefore, reconsideration was denied.
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