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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant argued that due process was violated, evidence was not adequately discussed, and findings of fact did not support the decision. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the applicant failed to submit timely briefs and objections to rating instructions. The WCJ also determined that the evidence did not support the application of Almarez/Guzman, and the strict application of AMA Guidelines was appropriate.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant argued that due process was violated, evidence was not adequately discussed, and findings of fact did not support the decision. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the applicant failed to submit timely briefs and objections to rating instructions. The WCJ also determined that the evidence did not support the application of Almarez/Guzman, and the strict application of AMA Guidelines was appropriate.
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