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This case involves a worker injured in an industrial eye injury who also claims psychological injury and a consequential shoulder injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the employer's challenge to the psychological injury finding, agreeing that the medical evidence for it was not substantial. The Board also noted that the award for reimbursement to EDD requires clarification due to the potential reduction in permanent disability. The matter is returned to the trial judge for further proceedings and a new final decision on these issues.
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This case involves a worker injured in an industrial eye injury who also claims psychological injury and a consequential shoulder injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the employer's challenge to the psychological injury finding, agreeing that the medical evidence for it was not substantial. The Board also noted that the award for reimbursement to EDD requires clarification due to the potential reduction in permanent disability. The matter is returned to the trial judge for further proceedings and a new final decision on these issues.
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