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BALWANT SABHARWAL vs. BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Balwant Sabharwal's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted the findings of the administrative law judge (WCJ) who determined that Sabharwal sustained a non-compensable psychiatric injury resulting from lawful, good-faith personnel actions by his employer. Although the petition lacked the required verification, the WCAB exercised discretion to review it on its merits. The WCAB also accepted a supplemental petition, but it did not alter the decision.