WILLIBALDO DURAN ESCANDON vs. VALLEYCREST LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE, ESIS
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a Findings and Award, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The Applicant alleged a left shoulder injury sustained while employed as a landscaper on February 25, 2016. The Board found the WCJ's credibility determinations, based on observing witnesses, to be sound and supported by substantial evidence. The WCJ appropriately admitted an employer letter rebutting testimony about the date of injury and employment. Medical evidence from Dr. McCreesh supported an industrial injury, while Dr. Poon's opinions were deemed speculative and inflammatory.