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This case concerns Fred Dickinson's claim for workers' compensation benefits for a left eye injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Dickinson's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that his injury was not sustained in the course of employment. The denial was based on the administrative law judge's report, which found Dickinson to be an unreliable witness due to inconsistent statements regarding the injury's origin. Specifically, a physician's early report indicated the injury occurred at Dickinson's home, corroborating the employer's testimony about payment options for surgery being provided.
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This case concerns Fred Dickinson's claim for workers' compensation benefits for a left eye injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Dickinson's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that his injury was not sustained in the course of employment. The denial was based on the administrative law judge's report, which found Dickinson to be an unreliable witness due to inconsistent statements regarding the injury's origin. Specifically, a physician's early report indicated the injury occurred at Dickinson's home, corroborating the employer's testimony about payment options for surgery being provided.
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