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Kris Wilson, Applicant vs. STATE OF CA CAL FIRE; legally uninsured, adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: May 10, 2019
San Luis Obispo
ADJ10116932

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The Appeals Board held that a firefighter's severe, life-threatening physical injuries from smoke inhalation constituted a 'catastrophic injury' under Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(2)(B), thus allowing an increased permanent disability rating for his resulting psychiatric injury.

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The Appeals Board held that a firefighter's severe, life-threatening physical injuries from smoke inhalation constituted a 'catastrophic injury' under Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(2)(B), thus allowing an increased permanent disability rating for his resulting psychiatric injury.

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