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Applicant Michelle Jussila sought reconsideration of a denial for a workers' compensation claim alleging industrial psychiatric injury on October 23, 2017. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied her petition. The Board found no evidence that industrial events were the predominant cause of any alleged psychiatric injury, disability, or need for medical treatment. Furthermore, applicant's described "emotional reaction" did not meet the statutory requirements for a compensable psychiatric disorder.
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Applicant Michelle Jussila sought reconsideration of a denial for a workers' compensation claim alleging industrial psychiatric injury on October 23, 2017. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied her petition. The Board found no evidence that industrial events were the predominant cause of any alleged psychiatric injury, disability, or need for medical treatment. Furthermore, applicant's described "emotional reaction" did not meet the statutory requirements for a compensable psychiatric disorder.
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