Newton v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

PHELAN, J.

Petitioner Richard M. Newton (applicant) seeks review of the decision of respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Board) that his claim for workers’ compensation benefits for a psychiatric injury allegedly sustained due to problems encountered while participating in a vocational rehabilitation (VR) program implemented by respondent employer Cal-Wood Door/Weyerhaeuser Claims (employer) is precluded by the statute of limitations.

We hold that applicant’s alleged psychiatric injury is not barred by the five-year statutory time limitations on the Board’s continuing…