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In this workers' compensation case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walgreens' petition for reconsideration of four findings and awards issued to applicant Diane Nye. Walgreens challenged the awards, claiming a May 14, 2004 psychiatric injury was nonindustrial, the combined permanent disability exceeded 100%, further apportionment was needed for obesity, smoking, and a subsequent nonindustrial injury, and Nye's occupation was misclassified. The Board found substantial evidence supported the WCJ's findings, including industrial psychiatric injury and appropriate apportionment based on AME opinions. The Board also affirmed the dual occupation classification and resulting permanent disability rating, as Nye's stock clerk duties were an integral part of her employment.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walgreens' petition for reconsideration of four findings and awards issued to applicant Diane Nye. Walgreens challenged the awards, claiming a May 14, 2004 psychiatric injury was nonindustrial, the combined permanent disability exceeded 100%, further apportionment was needed for obesity, smoking, and a subsequent nonindustrial injury, and Nye's occupation was misclassified. The Board found substantial evidence supported the WCJ's findings, including industrial psychiatric injury and appropriate apportionment based on AME opinions. The Board also affirmed the dual occupation classification and resulting permanent disability rating, as Nye's stock clerk duties were an integral part of her employment.
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