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This case involved Delia Fregoso's claim for workers' compensation benefits stemming from a tractor accident. Fregoso petitioned for reconsideration of a 56% permanent disability award, arguing pain medication rendered her totally disabled and that the original decision selectively used evidence. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's report which found Fregoso lacked credibility regarding her daily activities and medication side effects. The judge determined the applicant's personal testimony was inconsistent with medical evidence and expert opinions, thus rejecting the claim of total disability.
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This case involved Delia Fregoso's claim for workers' compensation benefits stemming from a tractor accident. Fregoso petitioned for reconsideration of a 56% permanent disability award, arguing pain medication rendered her totally disabled and that the original decision selectively used evidence. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's report which found Fregoso lacked credibility regarding her daily activities and medication side effects. The judge determined the applicant's personal testimony was inconsistent with medical evidence and expert opinions, thus rejecting the claim of total disability.
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