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ISABEL VALENCIA vs. FIFTH AND PACIFIC COMPANIES, HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, BROADSPIRE SERVICES, INC.

This case involves applicant Isabel Valencia's claim for psychiatric injury stemming from a previously stipulated orthopedic injury. The defendant contended the psychiatric injury was not work-related, arguing it was a consequence of the physical injury. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming that a "compensable consequence" injury, like a psychiatric condition resulting from an industrial orthopedic injury, is industrially related. The Board also found it appropriate to further develop the record regarding applicant's disability, as the current psychiatric condition prevents accurate assessment.