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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that her cumulative trauma psyche claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The WCAB found the applicant was aware of her work-related injury more than one year prior to filing, based on the WCJ's credibility determinations supported by the trial transcript. Furthermore, the WCAB denied the applicant's petition for disqualification of the WCJ, finding it procedurally defective and without merit. The Board concluded the WCJ acted diligently, without bias, and properly managed the proceedings while protecting due process rights.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that her cumulative trauma psyche claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The WCAB found the applicant was aware of her work-related injury more than one year prior to filing, based on the WCJ's credibility determinations supported by the trial transcript. Furthermore, the WCAB denied the applicant's petition for disqualification of the WCJ, finding it procedurally defective and without merit. The Board concluded the WCJ acted diligently, without bias, and properly managed the proceedings while protecting due process rights.
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