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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award to Marcelino Sanchez for injuries sustained while working as an apartment manager. Despite applicant's credibility issues, the Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility findings, particularly regarding the admission of a police report detailing the incident. The defendant's arguments regarding applicant's employment status and the weight of evidence were found unpersuasive. The Board also denied the defendant's request to augment the record with an attorney's declaration.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award to Marcelino Sanchez for injuries sustained while working as an apartment manager. Despite applicant's credibility issues, the Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility findings, particularly regarding the admission of a police report detailing the incident. The defendant's arguments regarding applicant's employment status and the weight of evidence were found unpersuasive. The Board also denied the defendant's request to augment the record with an attorney's declaration.
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