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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the applicant's psychiatric reports were inadmissible. The primary treating physician, an orthopedist, did not review or incorporate the reports from the applicant's treating psychiatrist, nor did he designate the psychiatrist to provide opinions. Consequently, the Board struck the finding of injury to the psyche and amended the permanent disability award to 28%, solely based on orthopedic findings.
YOLANDA BARCENAS vs. IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (IHSS), STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the applicant's psychiatric reports were inadmissible. The primary treating physician, an orthopedist, did not review or incorporate the reports from the applicant's treating psychiatrist, nor did he designate the psychiatrist to provide opinions. Consequently, the Board struck the finding of injury to the psyche and amended the permanent disability award to 28%, solely based on orthopedic findings.
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