ALFREDO JORDAN RAMOS vs. BEN'S ROOFING, INC., REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision due to improperly identified exhibits and a lack of specific record citations in the opinion. The WCJ improperly admitted grouped medical reports and failed to cite which specific reports formed the basis of the Findings and Award. While the Appeals Board acknowledges the potential admissibility of the applicant's treating physician's later report, the WCJ retains discretion over its admission. The case is returned for further proceedings to allow for proper development of the record and a clearer articulation of the WCJ's reasoning.