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PHILLIP POSTON vs. CALTRANS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Nov 12, 2013
Oakland
ADJ8794924

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This case involves a Caltrans road maintenance worker who claimed psychological injury due to alleged workplace harassment. The applicant's claim was denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The applicant sought reconsideration, arguing the denial was erroneous. The WCAB denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report which found the applicant failed to prove a compensable injury. The WCJ concluded the matter stemmed from an employment dispute rather than a medical condition, and the applicant did not meet the burden of proof.

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This case involves a Caltrans road maintenance worker who claimed psychological injury due to alleged workplace harassment. The applicant's claim was denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The applicant sought reconsideration, arguing the denial was erroneous. The WCAB denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report which found the applicant failed to prove a compensable injury. The WCJ concluded the matter stemmed from an employment dispute rather than a medical condition, and the applicant did not meet the burden of proof.

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