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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found that the applicant's psychological injury is compensable, contrary to the prior award which only recognized a low back injury. Further proceedings will allow for development of the record regarding both the psychological injury and the applicant's claim for additional temporary disability benefits stemming from it.
SUSANA RAMIREZ (OCHOA) vs. WATCH L.A., EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found that the applicant's psychological injury is compensable, contrary to the prior award which only recognized a low back injury. Further proceedings will allow for development of the record regarding both the psychological injury and the applicant's claim for additional temporary disability benefits stemming from it.
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