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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision. The WCJ's report explained that the applicant failed to prove industrial injury for GERD, as medical opinions identified significant pre-existing non-industrial factors. Additionally, the WCJ properly relied on the orthopaedic PQME for right knee impairment, as that physician obtained a more complete medical history including a prior surgery. The applicant also failed to demonstrate continuous trauma psychiatric impairment beyond what was awarded for the specific injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision. The WCJ's report explained that the applicant failed to prove industrial injury for GERD, as medical opinions identified significant pre-existing non-industrial factors. Additionally, the WCJ properly relied on the orthopaedic PQME for right knee impairment, as that physician obtained a more complete medical history including a prior surgery. The applicant also failed to demonstrate continuous trauma psychiatric impairment beyond what was awarded for the specific injury.
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