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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a finding that Gonzalo Rodriguez did not sustain industrial cumulative injuries. The applicant's testimony was deemed not credible due to inconsistencies and his admission of Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, the medical report was found to lack substantial evidence, as it did not adequately address pre-existing conditions or definitively link the applicant's complaints to his employment. Finally, the Board found no basis to presume compensability due to late denials.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a finding that Gonzalo Rodriguez did not sustain industrial cumulative injuries. The applicant's testimony was deemed not credible due to inconsistencies and his admission of Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, the medical report was found to lack substantial evidence, as it did not adequately address pre-existing conditions or definitively link the applicant's complaints to his employment. Finally, the Board found no basis to presume compensability due to late denials.
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