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The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision denying workers' compensation benefits for alleged psychiatric injury. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant failed to meet her burden of proof for a psychiatric injury due to a lack of substantial medical evidence. Furthermore, the Board determined that the applicant was afforded due process, receiving proper notice and opportunity to be heard, despite her failure to appear at trial. The WCJ's decision was upheld, as the applicant did not respond to opportunities to show good cause or present further evidence.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision denying workers' compensation benefits for alleged psychiatric injury. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant failed to meet her burden of proof for a psychiatric injury due to a lack of substantial medical evidence. Furthermore, the Board determined that the applicant was afforded due process, receiving proper notice and opportunity to be heard, despite her failure to appear at trial. The WCJ's decision was upheld, as the applicant did not respond to opportunities to show good cause or present further evidence.
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