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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision. The applicant contested the validity of the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) report, claiming a Farsi interpreter was absent during her examination. However, the WCJ found the AME's opinion persuasive based on evidence including the interpreter's affidavit, a declaration from the medical provider's office, and supporting documentation. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, finding no good cause to overturn the decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision. The applicant contested the validity of the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) report, claiming a Farsi interpreter was absent during her examination. However, the WCJ found the AME's opinion persuasive based on evidence including the interpreter's affidavit, a declaration from the medical provider's office, and supporting documentation. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, finding no good cause to overturn the decision.
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