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JOANNA ABBOTT vs. BIG LOTS STORES, INC, SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision. The defendant sought reconsideration based on grounds of exceeding authority, insufficient evidence, and findings not supporting the award. Specifically, the defendant claimed entitlement to credit for overpayments in all cases, but only raised this issue in three specific cases. The WCJ clarified that credit was awarded only where the defendant met its evidentiary burden and properly asserted the claim.