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SUSANA VELAZQUEZ vs. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Filed: Apr 18, 2016
San Diego
ADJ9999051

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This case involves Susana Velazquez's petition for reconsideration after her claim for work-related injury against the San Diego Unified School District was denied. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report. The WCJ found Velazquez's testimony not credible, citing witness testimony and evidence that she left work for personal reasons and had performance issues with a co-worker. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination due to observing the witnesses' demeanor.

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This case involves Susana Velazquez's petition for reconsideration after her claim for work-related injury against the San Diego Unified School District was denied. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report. The WCJ found Velazquez's testimony not credible, citing witness testimony and evidence that she left work for personal reasons and had performance issues with a co-worker. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination due to observing the witnesses' demeanor.

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