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MARIA OSORTO vs. LIQUID CONTAINERS PLAXICON

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found applicant Maria Osorto sustained injury to her bilateral wrists, but not other alleged body parts or a sleep disorder. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found the report of Panel QME Dr. Hannani constituted substantial evidence and was more reliable than other medical opinions. The judge found Dr. Hannani's conclusions regarding causation for back and shoulder complaints to be well-reasoned and supported by the applicant's statements. The judge also found insufficient evidence of psyche injury due to inconsistencies in applicant's reported history and inaccurate information relied upon by applicant's psychiatric evaluator.