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Regular DecisionPetition for Reconsideration

MARICELA RODRIGUEZ vs. SOFT GEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY, APPLIED RISK SERVICES, INC.

Filed: Mar 10, 2023
Van Nuys
ADJ13220426

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an amended findings and award, upholding the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility determinations, finding no substantial evidence to overturn them. The WCJ's report, which was adopted by the Board, concluded that the applicant's arguments regarding the substantiality of medical evidence and claims for additional body parts were not raised at trial. The Board also affirmed that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence, even if it conflicts with other medical opinions.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an amended findings and award, upholding the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility determinations, finding no substantial evidence to overturn them. The WCJ's report, which was adopted by the Board, concluded that the applicant's arguments regarding the substantiality of medical evidence and claims for additional body parts were not raised at trial. The Board also affirmed that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence, even if it conflicts with other medical opinions.

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