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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant did not sustain any psychiatric injury arising out of employment. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found the applicant lacked credibility and substantial medical evidence to prove his claim. While the applicant's acquittal in a related criminal matter defeated the defendant's defenses, it did not create a presumption of injury. The judge's report was incorporated by reference as the Board's reasoning for the denial.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant did not sustain any psychiatric injury arising out of employment. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found the applicant lacked credibility and substantial medical evidence to prove his claim. While the applicant's acquittal in a related criminal matter defeated the defendant's defenses, it did not create a presumption of injury. The judge's report was incorporated by reference as the Board's reasoning for the denial.
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