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Thomas Puentes vs. American Tire Distributors, Inc., XL Specialty Lines Insurance, Inc., adjusted by Broadspire

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration in Thomas Puentes' case against American Tire Distributors. The denial affirmed the judge's finding that the applicant's testimony regarding his prior medical treatment was not credible. This decision was based on extensive medical records showing ongoing treatment and limitations for back pain just days before the admitted industrial injury. The Board applied significant weight to the judge's credibility determination and found the apportionment of disability to be correct and supported by the evidence.