The board has the sole power to determine the credibility of a witness. A finding by the board concerning the weight to be accorded a witness's testimony, including medical testimony and reports, is conclusive even if the evidence is conflicting or susceptible to contrary conclusions. The findings of the board are subject to the same standard of review as a jury's finding in a civil action.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 23. Labor and Workers' Compensation
Chapter 30. Alaska Workers' Compensation Act
Article 3. Compensation Proceedings.
Sec. 23.30.100. Notice of injury or death.
Sec. 23.30.105. Time for filing of claims.
Sec. 23.30.107. Release of information.
Sec. 23.30.110. Procedure on claims.
Sec. 23.30.115. Attendance and fees of witnesses.
Sec. 23.30.121. Presumption of coverage for disability from diseases for certain firefighters.
Sec. 23.30.122. Credibility of witnesses.
Sec. 23.30.125. Administrative review of compensation order.
Sec. 23.30.127. Appeals to commission.
Sec. 23.30.128. Commission proceedings.
Sec. 23.30.129. Judicial review of commission orders.
Sec. 23.30.130. Modification of awards.
Sec. 23.30.135. Procedure before the board.