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In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, the applicant, Virginia Rosales, alleged a continuous trauma injury. The Board denied her Petition for Reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report. The WCJ found the applicant not credible, citing inconsistencies in her injury claims and potential motivation for filing after termination. Furthermore, the WCJ determined the medical evidence from Dr. Kohanim was not substantial because it was based on an inaccurate job description. Therefore, no industrial injury was established, and the applicant's request for a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) was rejected.
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In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, the applicant, Virginia Rosales, alleged a continuous trauma injury. The Board denied her Petition for Reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report. The WCJ found the applicant not credible, citing inconsistencies in her injury claims and potential motivation for filing after termination. Furthermore, the WCJ determined the medical evidence from Dr. Kohanim was not substantial because it was based on an inaccurate job description. Therefore, no industrial injury was established, and the applicant's request for a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) was rejected.
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