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PAUL WEITZ vs. LAVI SYSTEMS, INC., ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

Filed: Nov 20, 2019
Van Nuys
ADJ8444198

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the Administrative Law Judge's findings regarding applicant Paul Weitz's psychiatric injury claim against Lavi Systems, Inc. The Board affirmed the finding of industrial injury but amended the temporary partial disability period from May 16, 2012, to August 26, 2013, based on the WCJ's recommendation. This amendment addresses defendant's contention regarding the end date of temporary partial disability, aligning it with the applicant's stipulated maximum medical improvement date. The Board distinguished between stressful working conditions and lawful, non-discriminatory personnel actions, a key element in psychiatric injury claims under Labor Code section 3208.3.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the Administrative Law Judge's findings regarding applicant Paul Weitz's psychiatric injury claim against Lavi Systems, Inc. The Board affirmed the finding of industrial injury but amended the temporary partial disability period from May 16, 2012, to August 26, 2013, based on the WCJ's recommendation. This amendment addresses defendant's contention regarding the end date of temporary partial disability, aligning it with the applicant's stipulated maximum medical improvement date. The Board distinguished between stressful working conditions and lawful, non-discriminatory personnel actions, a key element in psychiatric injury claims under Labor Code section 3208.3.

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