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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.
Christian Ferro vs. Edgewater Motel, Inc., Compwest Insurance Company is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Luis Obispo.
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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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