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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original decision, which had denied the applicant's claim for a cumulative psychiatric injury. The applicant argued the original finding should be amended to reflect a specific psychiatric injury on March 18, 2018, supported by medical evidence. The Board found the WCJ had discretion to amend the pleadings to conform to proof, but that further proceedings were necessary to fully consider the record and allow parties an opportunity to be heard. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.
JOSE NUNO vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, STATE CONTRACT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Redding. 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 Redding.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original decision, which had denied the applicant's claim for a cumulative psychiatric injury. The applicant argued the original finding should be amended to reflect a specific psychiatric injury on March 18, 2018, supported by medical evidence. The Board found the WCJ had discretion to amend the pleadings to conform to proof, but that further proceedings were necessary to fully consider the record and allow parties an opportunity to be heard. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.
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