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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration regarding an applicant's hepatitis C injury. The Board found that the employer failed to meet its burden of proof on apportionment, as they presented no evidence of prior orthopedic injuries or their overlap with the applicant's current disability. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, which adequately addressed the employer's arguments and affirmed the original findings and award.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration regarding an applicant's hepatitis C injury. The Board found that the employer failed to meet its burden of proof on apportionment, as they presented no evidence of prior orthopedic injuries or their overlap with the applicant's current disability. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, which adequately addressed the employer's arguments and affirmed the original findings and award.
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