CompFox AI Summary
In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sought reconsideration of a decision regarding her left wrist injury. While the applicant did not dispute a finding of no industrial injury to her left upper extremity and shoulder, she contested the $5%$ permanent disability awarded for her wrist injury. The administrative law judge initially agreed there was an error, suggesting a $4%$ rating was appropriate, but the Appeals Board found that correcting the permanent disability rating involved a judicial function. Therefore, the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
DINORA GUEVARA vs. BRENTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sought reconsideration of a decision regarding her left wrist injury. While the applicant did not dispute a finding of no industrial injury to her left upper extremity and shoulder, she contested the $5%$ permanent disability awarded for her wrist injury. The administrative law judge initially agreed there was an error, suggesting a $4%$ rating was appropriate, but the Appeals Board found that correcting the permanent disability rating involved a judicial function. Therefore, the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.