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This case involves a psychiatric technician claiming industrial injury due to workplace harassment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the finding of industrial psychiatric injury. The Board determined that the applicant's psychiatric injury was substantially caused by lawful, good faith personnel actions, which are barred under Labor Code section 3208.3(h). However, the Board affirmed the finding of orthopedic permanent disability, reducing it to 6%.
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This case involves a psychiatric technician claiming industrial injury due to workplace harassment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the finding of industrial psychiatric injury. The Board determined that the applicant's psychiatric injury was substantially caused by lawful, good faith personnel actions, which are barred under Labor Code section 3208.3(h). However, the Board affirmed the finding of orthopedic permanent disability, reducing it to 6%.
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