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This case involves a worker's claim for industrial injury to his low back which was denied. The applicant sought reconsideration, arguing substantial evidence supported his claim and he was a credible witness despite past injuries. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the Workers' Compensation Judge's finding that the applicant was not a credible witness due to significant inconsistencies regarding prior injuries and treatment. This lack of credibility, combined with insufficient corroborating medical evidence for the claimed industrial injury, led to the denial.
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This case involves a worker's claim for industrial injury to his low back which was denied. The applicant sought reconsideration, arguing substantial evidence supported his claim and he was a credible witness despite past injuries. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the Workers' Compensation Judge's finding that the applicant was not a credible witness due to significant inconsistencies regarding prior injuries and treatment. This lack of credibility, combined with insufficient corroborating medical evidence for the claimed industrial injury, led to the denial.
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