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The applicant, Christian Ferro, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying psychiatric temporary disability benefits. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the applicant's admitted industrial injuries caused temporary partial psychiatric disability from September 16, 2011, continuing. This decision was based on an agreed medical evaluator's opinion and the defendant's failure to demonstrate the availability of suitable modified work. The penalty issue was deferred, and applicant's attorney was awarded a 12% fee.
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The applicant, Christian Ferro, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying psychiatric temporary disability benefits. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the applicant's admitted industrial injuries caused temporary partial psychiatric disability from September 16, 2011, continuing. This decision was based on an agreed medical evaluator's opinion and the defendant's failure to demonstrate the availability of suitable modified work. The penalty issue was deferred, and applicant's attorney was awarded a 12% fee.
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