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LENNIE WIDEN vs. IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: May 16, 2012
Pomona
ADJ7442025

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding that the applicant sustained a specific left shoulder injury in February 2009 based on her credible testimony and medical evidence. The Board affirmed the WCJ's credibility findings and also admonished defense counsel for failing to cite the record properly. The defendant's arguments regarding medical determinations, credibility, post-termination issues, and laches were rejected.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding that the applicant sustained a specific left shoulder injury in February 2009 based on her credible testimony and medical evidence. The Board affirmed the WCJ's credibility findings and also admonished defense counsel for failing to cite the record properly. The defendant's arguments regarding medical determinations, credibility, post-termination issues, and laches were rejected.

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