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Edix PORTILLO vs. BRIMCO, LLC, AIG, administered by HELMSMAN MANAGEMENT

Filed: Aug 16, 2017
Van Nuys
ADJ9785802

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of the WCJ's Findings of Fact. The applicant sought reconsideration of the finding that he did not sustain injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE) for his right foot, constipation, IBS, and internal/external hemorrhoids. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, finding that the medical evidence supporting the applicant's claims was speculative. Specifically, the applicant's chosen physician's opinions were considered less credible than those of the employer-appointed QMEs, who found no substantial medical issues.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of the WCJ's Findings of Fact. The applicant sought reconsideration of the finding that he did not sustain injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE) for his right foot, constipation, IBS, and internal/external hemorrhoids. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, finding that the medical evidence supporting the applicant's claims was speculative. Specifically, the applicant's chosen physician's opinions were considered less credible than those of the employer-appointed QMEs, who found no substantial medical issues.

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