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This case concerns Larry Alves' claim for psychiatric injury following a physical injury sustained while employed for less than six months. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior ruling favoring the applicant. The WCAB found the psychiatric claim barred under Labor Code § 3208.3(d) because the applicant's employment was too short and the injury was not caused by a "sudden and extraordinary" employment condition. The Board concluded that an injury from a falling truss, though unfortunate, is not extraordinary in construction work.
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This case concerns Larry Alves' claim for psychiatric injury following a physical injury sustained while employed for less than six months. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior ruling favoring the applicant. The WCAB found the psychiatric claim barred under Labor Code § 3208.3(d) because the applicant's employment was too short and the injury was not caused by a "sudden and extraordinary" employment condition. The Board concluded that an injury from a falling truss, though unfortunate, is not extraordinary in construction work.
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