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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original Findings and Award due to significant inconsistencies between the applicant's testimony and the medical reports of Dr. Nkadi and Dr. Swartz regarding the alleged work injury. The Board found the trial record lacked substantial evidence to support an injury AOE/COE. Therefore, the case was returned to the WCJ to develop the record further, potentially through supplemental medical reports or a new evaluation, and to issue a new decision. If an injury is found, the decision must specify the injured body part(s).
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original Findings and Award due to significant inconsistencies between the applicant's testimony and the medical reports of Dr. Nkadi and Dr. Swartz regarding the alleged work injury. The Board found the trial record lacked substantial evidence to support an injury AOE/COE. Therefore, the case was returned to the WCJ to develop the record further, potentially through supplemental medical reports or a new evaluation, and to issue a new decision. If an injury is found, the decision must specify the injured body part(s).
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