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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered two decisions regarding applicant Delia Melendez's claims against Victor Valley Community College District. The WCAB rescinded the Findings and Order in Case No. ADJ6937463 to correctly identify the cumulative injury period and injured body parts, finding applicant sustained industrial injury to her psyche from January 5, 2009, through July 20, 2009. However, the WCAB affirmed the WCJ's determination that this psychiatric injury claim is barred by Labor Code section 3208.3(h) because it was substantially caused by a lawful, good-faith personnel action. Consequently, the WCAB affirmed the WCJ's denial of benefits for all alleged injuries in both cases.
DELIA MELENDEZ vs. VICTOR VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, PIPS is a workers' compensation case decided in Riverside. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered two decisions regarding applicant Delia Melendez's claims against Victor Valley Community College District. The WCAB rescinded the Findings and Order in Case No. ADJ6937463 to correctly identify the cumulative injury period and injured body parts, finding applicant sustained industrial injury to her psyche from January 5, 2009, through July 20, 2009. However, the WCAB affirmed the WCJ's determination that this psychiatric injury claim is barred by Labor Code section 3208.3(h) because it was substantially caused by a lawful, good-faith personnel action. Consequently, the WCAB affirmed the WCJ's denial of benefits for all alleged injuries in both cases.
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