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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further study the case and rescinded the prior finding that applicant did not sustain an industrial injury. The WCJ improperly relied on lay testimony from employer witnesses regarding causation, as this issue requires substantial medical evidence. The current medical reports are insufficient as they do not adequately address the applicant's full medical history and post-employment progression of symptoms. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further study the case and rescinded the prior finding that applicant did not sustain an industrial injury. The WCJ improperly relied on lay testimony from employer witnesses regarding causation, as this issue requires substantial medical evidence. The current medical reports are insufficient as they do not adequately address the applicant's full medical history and post-employment progression of symptoms. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record.
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