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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that Jason Guimont sustained an industrial injury to his back and other body parts from lifting heavy items. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found Guimont's testimony credible regarding the injury and his attempts to report it. The employer's contentions, including claims of inconsistent testimony and lack of proof, were rejected. The WCJ's decision was based on the applicant meeting his burden of proof and the employer's failure to provide a claim form within the statutory timeframe.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that Jason Guimont sustained an industrial injury to his back and other body parts from lifting heavy items. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found Guimont's testimony credible regarding the injury and his attempts to report it. The employer's contentions, including claims of inconsistent testimony and lack of proof, were rejected. The WCJ's decision was based on the applicant meeting his burden of proof and the employer's failure to provide a claim form within the statutory timeframe.
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