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Regular DecisionOrder Denying Petition for Reconsideration

ELEAZAR ORTEGA vs. SANTA CRUZ MONTEREY MERCED MANAGED MEDICAL CARE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Mar 14, 2023
Salinas
ADJ13170316

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The applicant sought reconsideration after the WCJ denied her claim for psychiatric injury AOE/COE, finding that actual employment events did not predominantly cause her condition. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that the applicant failed to prove alleged unfair treatment by her supervisor or HR was not a subjective belief. The Board also affirmed the WCJ's finding that any actual employment events, such as performance critiques, constituted lawful, good faith personnel actions. Therefore, the applicant's petition was denied as she did not establish a compensable psychiatric injury.

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The applicant sought reconsideration after the WCJ denied her claim for psychiatric injury AOE/COE, finding that actual employment events did not predominantly cause her condition. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that the applicant failed to prove alleged unfair treatment by her supervisor or HR was not a subjective belief. The Board also affirmed the WCJ's finding that any actual employment events, such as performance critiques, constituted lawful, good faith personnel actions. Therefore, the applicant's petition was denied as she did not establish a compensable psychiatric injury.

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