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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Balwant Sabharwal's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted the findings of the administrative law judge (WCJ) who determined that Sabharwal sustained a non-compensable psychiatric injury resulting from lawful, good-faith personnel actions by his employer. Although the petition lacked the required verification, the WCAB exercised discretion to review it on its merits. The WCAB also accepted a supplemental petition, but it did not alter the decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Balwant Sabharwal's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted the findings of the administrative law judge (WCJ) who determined that Sabharwal sustained a non-compensable psychiatric injury resulting from lawful, good-faith personnel actions by his employer. Although the petition lacked the required verification, the WCAB exercised discretion to review it on its merits. The WCAB also accepted a supplemental petition, but it did not alter the decision.
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