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This case involves a lien claimant's appeal challenging the disallowance of psychiatric treatment costs. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the original decision, finding the applicant did not meet the six-month actual work requirement under Labor Code section 3208.3(d) for psychiatric injury claims. The applicant's extensive absences due to an admitted orthopedic injury meant he did not perform six months of actual service. The WCAB clarified that this six-month threshold applies even to psychiatric injuries stemming from admitted physical injuries. The lien claimant's arguments regarding detrimental reliance and the necessity of treatment for the orthopedic injury were also rejected.
JAVIER GALINDO vs. MEAT EXPORTE CORPORATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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This case involves a lien claimant's appeal challenging the disallowance of psychiatric treatment costs. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the original decision, finding the applicant did not meet the six-month actual work requirement under Labor Code section 3208.3(d) for psychiatric injury claims. The applicant's extensive absences due to an admitted orthopedic injury meant he did not perform six months of actual service. The WCAB clarified that this six-month threshold applies even to psychiatric injuries stemming from admitted physical injuries. The lien claimant's arguments regarding detrimental reliance and the necessity of treatment for the orthopedic injury were also rejected.
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