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LANCE FERRIS vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

Filed: May 09, 2019
Redding
ADJ11199017

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision, rescinding the finding that the applicant did not sustain a psychiatric injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. This was because the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) opinions were not considered substantial evidence due to an inadequate medical history and missing treatment records. The Board is remanding the case to the WCJ to allow for the development of the record, including providing the QME with missing records and addressing potential other injury claims.

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision, rescinding the finding that the applicant did not sustain a psychiatric injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. This was because the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) opinions were not considered substantial evidence due to an inadequate medical history and missing treatment records. The Board is remanding the case to the WCJ to allow for the development of the record, including providing the QME with missing records and addressing potential other injury claims.

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