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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of no injury to the applicant's back and neck. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination, finding no substantial evidence to reject it. The applicant failed to provide sufficient medical evidence or testimony to support claims for injuries beyond the left ankle and foot. Furthermore, the applicant's attorney did not adequately develop the record for alleged non-orthopedic injuries, despite opportunities to do so.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of no injury to the applicant's back and neck. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination, finding no substantial evidence to reject it. The applicant failed to provide sufficient medical evidence or testimony to support claims for injuries beyond the left ankle and foot. Furthermore, the applicant's attorney did not adequately develop the record for alleged non-orthopedic injuries, despite opportunities to do so.
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