ANGELA RHYMES vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award due to insufficient medical evidence. The WCAB found that the primary treating physician's impairment ratings were conclusory and lacked a solid basis, particularly regarding lower extremity and skin impairment. Furthermore, the WCAB questioned the inclusion of a digestive system impairment claim, as it was not raised in the original claim or at the initial hearing. The case is remanded for further development of the record, including supplemental reports from both physicians, to properly determine permanent disability and the digestive system injury claim.