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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior decision finding that applicant sustained an industrial injury to her lumbar spine. The WCAB deferred to the WCJ's credibility assessment of the applicant and her spouse, finding their testimony regarding the injury's origin at work to be credible. The WCAB found the defendant failed to present substantial contrary evidence to overcome the WCJ's findings. Therefore, the March 22, 2018 Findings and Award was affirmed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior decision finding that applicant sustained an industrial injury to her lumbar spine. The WCAB deferred to the WCJ's credibility assessment of the applicant and her spouse, finding their testimony regarding the injury's origin at work to be credible. The WCAB found the defendant failed to present substantial contrary evidence to overcome the WCJ's findings. Therefore, the March 22, 2018 Findings and Award was affirmed.
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