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The WCAB denied Mervyn's Estate's petition for removal, upholding the WCJ's decision allowing applicant Elizabeth Gutierrez to pursue her psychiatric claim. The WCJ found Gutierrez's testimony credible regarding her inability to attend two prior psychiatric evaluations due to lack of transportation reimbursement. While the WCAB denied removal as an extraordinary remedy, it reiterated that further missed appointments may result in the denial of her psychiatric claim.
ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ vs. MERVYN'S ESTATE, CALIFORNIA SELF-INSURERS SECURITY FUND 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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The WCAB denied Mervyn's Estate's petition for removal, upholding the WCJ's decision allowing applicant Elizabeth Gutierrez to pursue her psychiatric claim. The WCJ found Gutierrez's testimony credible regarding her inability to attend two prior psychiatric evaluations due to lack of transportation reimbursement. While the WCAB denied removal as an extraordinary remedy, it reiterated that further missed appointments may result in the denial of her psychiatric claim.
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