What the panel ordered
Petition for Reconsideration is DENIEDp. 2
Petition for Reconsideration of the Findings and Order issued on May 7, 2024, contending the WCJ acted without or in excess of his powers and the decision is not justified by the evidence; main argument is that the WCJ should have followed the medical opinion of Dr. Jeffrey Capen rather than Dr. Gerald Markovitz.
What was disputed, and how it came out
Each issue the panel decided, with the reasoning it gave. An outcome is what this panel did on this record — not a rule, and not a prediction.
Applicant did not develop deep vein thrombosis resulting in her pulmonary embolism arising out of or in the course of her employment.
From the decision · page 11applicant did not develop deep vein thrombosis resulting in her pulmonary embolism arising out of or in the course of her employment.
WCJ found the opinion of Dr. Markovitz to be substantial medical evidence and more consistent with the applicant's testimony at trial.
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