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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed an Arbitrator's award finding Jose Ibarra sustained cumulative trauma injury to multiple body parts. The WCAB found the Arbitrator's reliance on applicant's medical reports constituted substantial evidence, despite defendant's arguments to the contrary. However, the WCAB amended the award to defer the issue of applicant's entitlement to a 15% permanent disability increase, allowing further proceedings on that specific point. The decision emphasizes the Arbitrator's role as trier of fact in resolving conflicting evidence and making credibility determinations.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed an Arbitrator's award finding Jose Ibarra sustained cumulative trauma injury to multiple body parts. The WCAB found the Arbitrator's reliance on applicant's medical reports constituted substantial evidence, despite defendant's arguments to the contrary. However, the WCAB amended the award to defer the issue of applicant's entitlement to a 15% permanent disability increase, allowing further proceedings on that specific point. The decision emphasizes the Arbitrator's role as trier of fact in resolving conflicting evidence and making credibility determinations.
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