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This case involves a dispute over temporary disability indemnity for Ann Malesza, who claimed injury to her heart and psyche. The defendant sought to limit temporary disability to 4-6 weeks, challenging the reliance on Dr. Taylor's psychiatric evaluation. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award of up to 104 weeks of temporary disability. This decision was based on Dr. Taylor's finding that the applicant was unable to work due to severe anxiety and phobia of returning to a stressful environment, which the Board deemed substantial evidence. The defendant's inability to provide a stress-free work environment does not relieve their liability for temporary disability.
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This case involves a dispute over temporary disability indemnity for Ann Malesza, who claimed injury to her heart and psyche. The defendant sought to limit temporary disability to 4-6 weeks, challenging the reliance on Dr. Taylor's psychiatric evaluation. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award of up to 104 weeks of temporary disability. This decision was based on Dr. Taylor's finding that the applicant was unable to work due to severe anxiety and phobia of returning to a stressful environment, which the Board deemed substantial evidence. The defendant's inability to provide a stress-free work environment does not relieve their liability for temporary disability.
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