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This case involves a petition for reconsideration by applicant Rodolfo Figueroa Navarro regarding injuries sustained in 2010 and 2011. The petition argues that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) improperly admitted reports from Dr. Shah, alleging the doctor asked inappropriate questions about the applicant's residency status. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found Dr. Shah's questions permissible as part of a personal history inquiry for medical evaluation. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the admissibility of the medical reports and the WCJ's findings regarding the applicant's injuries and permanent disability.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration by applicant Rodolfo Figueroa Navarro regarding injuries sustained in 2010 and 2011. The petition argues that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) improperly admitted reports from Dr. Shah, alleging the doctor asked inappropriate questions about the applicant's residency status. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found Dr. Shah's questions permissible as part of a personal history inquiry for medical evaluation. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the admissibility of the medical reports and the WCJ's findings regarding the applicant's injuries and permanent disability.
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