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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. Defendant's petition was granted, reversing the prior finding of industrial psychiatric injury to the applicant. The Board determined that the applicant's psychological condition was predominantly caused by a lawful, non-discriminatory, good faith personnel action (the ending of his temporary assignment), thereby barring compensation under Labor Code section 3208.3(h). Consequently, any related cardiovascular and hypertension claims were also dismissed.
MELVIN THOMAS vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA / BOARD OF PAROLE HEARINGS; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. Defendant's petition was granted, reversing the prior finding of industrial psychiatric injury to the applicant. The Board determined that the applicant's psychological condition was predominantly caused by a lawful, non-discriminatory, good faith personnel action (the ending of his temporary assignment), thereby barring compensation under Labor Code section 3208.3(h). Consequently, any related cardiovascular and hypertension claims were also dismissed.
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