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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration in this case. The Board found the medical opinion of Panel Qualified Medical Examiner Dr. Pramila Gupta to be substantial evidence, based on an adequate examination and supported reasoning. The Board also deferred to the Workers' Compensation Judge's credibility determinations, which were based on observing witness demeanor. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration in this case. The Board found the medical opinion of Panel Qualified Medical Examiner Dr. Pramila Gupta to be substantial evidence, based on an adequate examination and supported reasoning. The Board also deferred to the Workers' Compensation Judge's credibility determinations, which were based on observing witness demeanor. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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