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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding its prior order that dismissed the applicant's petition as untimely. The Board found the applicant's initial petition for reconsideration was timely filed. However, upon reviewing the merits, the Board affirmed the original decision denying the applicant's claim, finding the applicant lacked credibility and the medical reports were not substantial evidence due to reliance on the applicant's self-reporting and lack of objective findings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding its prior order that dismissed the applicant's petition as untimely. The Board found the applicant's initial petition for reconsideration was timely filed. However, upon reviewing the merits, the Board affirmed the original decision denying the applicant's claim, finding the applicant lacked credibility and the medical reports were not substantial evidence due to reliance on the applicant's self-reporting and lack of objective findings.
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