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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration for both the applicant and defendant concerning a prior award. The WCAB found the original decision lacking substantial evidence, particularly regarding the applicant's claimed psychiatric injury and $100%$ permanent disability. The WCAB determined the medical and vocational evidence was inadequate to support these findings and that the administrative law judge's reasoning was not sufficiently detailed. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to fully develop the record and issue a new decision.
PATRICIA ANDERSON vs. SAN DIEGO MAINTENANCE & PLUMBING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Diego. 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 Diego.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration for both the applicant and defendant concerning a prior award. The WCAB found the original decision lacking substantial evidence, particularly regarding the applicant's claimed psychiatric injury and $100%$ permanent disability. The WCAB determined the medical and vocational evidence was inadequate to support these findings and that the administrative law judge's reasoning was not sufficiently detailed. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to fully develop the record and issue a new decision.
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