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Applicant Siling Luo sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that found no jurisdiction over her cumulative psychiatric and stress injuries, alleging the employment contract was formed and work performed in Massachusetts. The WCJ's initial findings also stated applicant did not meet her burden of proof for presumed compensability under Labor Code section 5402(b). The Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, deferring a final decision to allow further review of the factual and legal issues regarding subject matter jurisdiction. The Board referenced Labor Code sections 3600.5(a) and 5305, emphasizing the requirement for decisions to be supported by substantial evidence.
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Applicant Siling Luo sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that found no jurisdiction over her cumulative psychiatric and stress injuries, alleging the employment contract was formed and work performed in Massachusetts. The WCJ's initial findings also stated applicant did not meet her burden of proof for presumed compensability under Labor Code section 5402(b). The Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, deferring a final decision to allow further review of the factual and legal issues regarding subject matter jurisdiction. The Board referenced Labor Code sections 3600.5(a) and 5305, emphasizing the requirement for decisions to be supported by substantial evidence.
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