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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original decision, which had denied the applicant's claim for a cumulative psychiatric injury. The applicant argued the original finding should be amended to reflect a specific psychiatric injury on March 18, 2018, supported by medical evidence. The Board found the WCJ had discretion to amend the pleadings to conform to proof, but that further proceedings were necessary to fully consider the record and allow parties an opportunity to be heard. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original decision, which had denied the applicant's claim for a cumulative psychiatric injury. The applicant argued the original finding should be amended to reflect a specific psychiatric injury on March 18, 2018, supported by medical evidence. The Board found the WCJ had discretion to amend the pleadings to conform to proof, but that further proceedings were necessary to fully consider the record and allow parties an opportunity to be heard. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.
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