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| penalties |
proof |
need for an explanation |
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Summary:
Having established that claimant's statements were false, the burden of establishing that they were not made knowingly or with intent to deceive falls upon the claimant. The Board rejected claimant's explanation as not being credible.
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| umpires |
grounds of appeal |
capricious finding |
req'd |
Summary:
I must confess that claimant impressed me with his explanation and, if I had to make a determination, I might well have found for him. However the hearing before the Umpire is not a de novo hearing but a review of the Board's decision. Not for me to substitute my opinion.
