ANNOOSH AGHAJANI vs. FEDERATED MAY DEPARTMENT STORES, NATIONAL LIABILITY FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY C/O ACCAM

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior order that dismissed the applicant's petition to reopen for new and further disability. The Board found the prior order ambiguous and improperly treated as a demurrer, violating due process by denying the applicant a hearing on the merits. The case is returned to the trial level for a full hearing to determine the applicant's claims for increased orthopedic, psychiatric, and internal injuries.