CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB found the record deficient, noting that exhibits necessary for a fair adjudication were not properly admitted into evidence. The WCAB clarified that apportionment should only consider the disability increase after a prior stipulation. A new decision from the WCJ is required after the record is properly completed.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB found the record deficient, noting that exhibits necessary for a fair adjudication were not properly admitted into evidence. The WCAB clarified that apportionment should only consider the disability increase after a prior stipulation. A new decision from the WCJ is required after the record is properly completed.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.