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This case involves a petition for reconsideration by applicant Manuel Martinez. Martinez challenges the finding of no specific injury on February 23, 2005, and claims he never received temporary total disability (TTD) benefits in a related case. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration, adopting the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report. The WCJ found Martinez's testimony unpersuasive, relied on an agreed medical examiner's opinion, and noted a stipulation and order indicating TTD payments were made and accepted. The WCAB also rejected Martinez's supplemental petition for failing to follow procedural rules.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration by applicant Manuel Martinez. Martinez challenges the finding of no specific injury on February 23, 2005, and claims he never received temporary total disability (TTD) benefits in a related case. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration, adopting the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report. The WCJ found Martinez's testimony unpersuasive, relied on an agreed medical examiner's opinion, and noted a stipulation and order indicating TTD payments were made and accepted. The WCAB also rejected Martinez's supplemental petition for failing to follow procedural rules.
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