CompFox AI Summary
This case involves a police officer claiming industrial injuries to multiple body parts, including orthopedic and digestive systems, in addition to previously resolved cardiovascular and hearing claims. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the trial judge's decision, finding that the applicant did not sustain industrial injuries to his neck, upper extremities, back, legs, or digestive system. This decision was based on substantial evidence from Qualified Medical Examiners (QMEs) who concluded these conditions were degenerative and non-industrial. The WCAB found no error in the QMEs' reasoning or the applicant's failure to prove industrial causation for these specific injuries.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
This case involves a police officer claiming industrial injuries to multiple body parts, including orthopedic and digestive systems, in addition to previously resolved cardiovascular and hearing claims. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the trial judge's decision, finding that the applicant did not sustain industrial injuries to his neck, upper extremities, back, legs, or digestive system. This decision was based on substantial evidence from Qualified Medical Examiners (QMEs) who concluded these conditions were degenerative and non-industrial. The WCAB found no error in the QMEs' reasoning or the applicant's failure to prove industrial causation for these specific injuries.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.