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This case concerns applicant Dien Le's industrial injury to his back and psyche. The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of psychiatric injury, holding that a three-day absence from work did not violate the six-month employment requirement for such claims. However, the Board rescinded the $70%$ permanent disability finding due to insufficient explanation of how it was derived from the evidence. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees.
DIEN LE vs. HMR USA, INC., LUMBERMAN'S MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY, BROADSPIRE, a CRAWFORD COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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This case concerns applicant Dien Le's industrial injury to his back and psyche. The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of psychiatric injury, holding that a three-day absence from work did not violate the six-month employment requirement for such claims. However, the Board rescinded the $70%$ permanent disability finding due to insufficient explanation of how it was derived from the evidence. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees.
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