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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the original October 14, 2019 Findings, Award, and Order in the case of Arthur Duron. The Board granted reconsideration to further study the issues, but ultimately adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning. Great weight was given to the WCJ's credibility determinations, as they observed the witnesses' demeanor, and no substantial evidence contradicted these findings. The WCAB also noted that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence, even if it conflicts with other medical evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the original October 14, 2019 Findings, Award, and Order in the case of Arthur Duron. The Board granted reconsideration to further study the issues, but ultimately adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning. Great weight was given to the WCJ's credibility determinations, as they observed the witnesses' demeanor, and no substantial evidence contradicted these findings. The WCAB also noted that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence, even if it conflicts with other medical evidence.
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