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This case concerns applicant Javier Solis' claim for psychiatric injury as a consequence of an admitted industrial injury. Defendant Ameron International Corporation sought to bar this claim, arguing it was untimely. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied defendant's petitions for reconsideration and removal. The WCAB held that applicant was not barred from bringing the psyche claim as it was a consequence of the original injury, and the defendant had prior notice and provided treatment for these symptoms. Furthermore, the WCAB affirmed the administrative law judge's order to develop the record on the psyche injury claim to ensure proper medical evidence.
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This case concerns applicant Javier Solis' claim for psychiatric injury as a consequence of an admitted industrial injury. Defendant Ameron International Corporation sought to bar this claim, arguing it was untimely. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied defendant's petitions for reconsideration and removal. The WCAB held that applicant was not barred from bringing the psyche claim as it was a consequence of the original injury, and the defendant had prior notice and provided treatment for these symptoms. Furthermore, the WCAB affirmed the administrative law judge's order to develop the record on the psyche injury claim to ensure proper medical evidence.
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