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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to reverse a prior award finding industrial injury. The WCAB held that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (PQME) opinion was not substantial evidence as it lacked sufficient reasoning and was based on inconsistent applicant history. The Board concluded the applicant failed to meet the burden of proof to establish injury arising out of and in the course of employment. Therefore, the prior award was rescinded, and the applicant was found to have not sustained an industrial injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to reverse a prior award finding industrial injury. The WCAB held that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (PQME) opinion was not substantial evidence as it lacked sufficient reasoning and was based on inconsistent applicant history. The Board concluded the applicant failed to meet the burden of proof to establish injury arising out of and in the course of employment. Therefore, the prior award was rescinded, and the applicant was found to have not sustained an industrial injury.
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