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The Appeals Board held that a firefighter's severe, life-threatening physical injuries from smoke inhalation constituted a 'catastrophic injury' under Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(2)(B), thus allowing an increased permanent disability rating for his resulting psychiatric injury.
Kris Wilson, Applicant vs. STATE OF CA CAL FIRE; legally uninsured, adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo.
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The Appeals Board held that a firefighter's severe, life-threatening physical injuries from smoke inhalation constituted a 'catastrophic injury' under Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(2)(B), thus allowing an increased permanent disability rating for his resulting psychiatric injury.
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