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This case involves a laborer seeking workers' compensation for claimed specific and cumulative spinal injuries. The initial finding barred the specific injury claim due to a layoff occurring prior to reporting, with the WCJ deeming the employer's witnesses more credible. Reconsideration was granted by the Appeals Board regarding the cumulative trauma claim due to inconsistent medical opinions, which were deemed not substantial evidence. The Board affirmed the specific injury denial but deferred a decision on the cumulative trauma injury, returning the matter for further medical development.
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This case involves a laborer seeking workers' compensation for claimed specific and cumulative spinal injuries. The initial finding barred the specific injury claim due to a layoff occurring prior to reporting, with the WCJ deeming the employer's witnesses more credible. Reconsideration was granted by the Appeals Board regarding the cumulative trauma claim due to inconsistent medical opinions, which were deemed not substantial evidence. The Board affirmed the specific injury denial but deferred a decision on the cumulative trauma injury, returning the matter for further medical development.
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