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JOSHUA WAGNER (DECEASED) LAURA WAGNER (DEPENDENT) vs. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY; ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE, Administered by ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

Filed: Jul 15, 2016
San Francisco
ADJ2801176 (SAL 0099732) ADJ9441191

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the trial judge's decision denying a cumulative injury claim for the deceased Joshua Wagner to his neck and mid-back. The Board found that Dr. Lin's medical reports, relied upon by the applicant, were internally inconsistent and not substantial evidence. Furthermore, the Board found no abuse of discretion in the trial judge's decision not to further develop the medical record. The claim for death benefits was denied based on these findings.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the trial judge's decision denying a cumulative injury claim for the deceased Joshua Wagner to his neck and mid-back. The Board found that Dr. Lin's medical reports, relied upon by the applicant, were internally inconsistent and not substantial evidence. Furthermore, the Board found no abuse of discretion in the trial judge's decision not to further develop the medical record. The claim for death benefits was denied based on these findings.

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