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This case involves applicant Juan Ramirez's claim for workers' compensation benefits following an industrial injury. The Appeals Board affirmed that Ramirez's psychiatric injury claim is not barred by the six-month employment rule due to the "sudden and extraordinary" nature of his fall. However, the Board reversed the trial judge's decision regarding the applicable Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS), remanding the case for rating under the 2005 PDRS instead of the 1997 PDRS. Issues of occupational group and apportionment were deferred for further consideration by the trial judge.
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This case involves applicant Juan Ramirez's claim for workers' compensation benefits following an industrial injury. The Appeals Board affirmed that Ramirez's psychiatric injury claim is not barred by the six-month employment rule due to the "sudden and extraordinary" nature of his fall. However, the Board reversed the trial judge's decision regarding the applicable Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS), remanding the case for rating under the 2005 PDRS instead of the 1997 PDRS. Issues of occupational group and apportionment were deferred for further consideration by the trial judge.
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