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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walter Vargas's petition for reconsideration, upholding the decision that he is not entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits. The Board found no medical evidence establishing Vargas's eligibility for such benefits, and his arguments based on a dated, unrelated Agreed Medical Examiner report were deemed without merit. The WCAB also indicated that the applicant's pursuit of this appeal may warrant sanctions and attorney's fees due to frivolous and delaying tactics.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walter Vargas's petition for reconsideration, upholding the decision that he is not entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits. The Board found no medical evidence establishing Vargas's eligibility for such benefits, and his arguments based on a dated, unrelated Agreed Medical Examiner report were deemed without merit. The WCAB also indicated that the applicant's pursuit of this appeal may warrant sanctions and attorney's fees due to frivolous and delaying tactics.
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