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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Mario Alcantar's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ), who properly relied on the opinion of an agreed medical evaluator. The WCAB found no persuasive reason to reject the AME's opinion or the WCJ's credibility determination, which was given great weight due to the WCJ's observation of the witness. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
MARIO ALCANTAR vs. ALFREDO MELCHOR, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Barbara. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Santa Barbara.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Mario Alcantar's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ), who properly relied on the opinion of an agreed medical evaluator. The WCAB found no persuasive reason to reject the AME's opinion or the WCJ's credibility determination, which was given great weight due to the WCJ's observation of the witness. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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