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This case concerns a worker who timely filed a petition to reopen his claim for a back injury. The worker later sought to amend his claim to include a "psyche" injury, which the WCJ initially denied as time-barred. The Appeals Board overturned the WCJ, finding the amendment timely under the statute of limitations as the initial petition to reopen conferred jurisdiction over the entire case. The Board deferred the issue of an additional psychiatric QME panel, stating the applicant needs to properly establish good cause through the treating physician process.
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This case concerns a worker who timely filed a petition to reopen his claim for a back injury. The worker later sought to amend his claim to include a "psyche" injury, which the WCJ initially denied as time-barred. The Appeals Board overturned the WCJ, finding the amendment timely under the statute of limitations as the initial petition to reopen conferred jurisdiction over the entire case. The Board deferred the issue of an additional psychiatric QME panel, stating the applicant needs to properly establish good cause through the treating physician process.
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