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This case concerns Barbara Cote's workers' compensation claim against Sofa Design Center for injuries sustained in a 2001 fall. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) reliance on Dr. John Lane's medical reports as substantial evidence, even though they contained inconsistencies regarding causation for a pre-existing shoulder injury. The WCJ's findings on permanent disability, apportionment, and temporary total disability were upheld, as the Board found Dr. Lane's opinions to be well-reasoned and supported by the evidence.
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This case concerns Barbara Cote's workers' compensation claim against Sofa Design Center for injuries sustained in a 2001 fall. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) reliance on Dr. John Lane's medical reports as substantial evidence, even though they contained inconsistencies regarding causation for a pre-existing shoulder injury. The WCJ's findings on permanent disability, apportionment, and temporary total disability were upheld, as the Board found Dr. Lane's opinions to be well-reasoned and supported by the evidence.
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