KATHY KIESLING vs. CHARLES V. ECKERT III, OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns Kathy Kiesling's claim for 100% permanent disability due to a cumulative trauma injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing against the WCJ's finding of no apportionment and permanent total disability, and challenging temporary disability limits and attorney fee procedures. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding of permanent total disability but modifying the temporary disability award to be subject to the 104-week cap per Labor Code section 4656(c)(2). The Board found no substantial evidence for apportionment and rejected the defendant's vocational expert's opinion as unreliable.