MARYALICE MERRITT vs. UNICO AMERICAN CORPORATION, EXPLORER INSURANCE COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's challenges to the original decision. The Board rescinded the original decision, finding a need for further development of the record regarding apportionment. Specifically, the Board requires clarification from Dr. Konstat on whether the applicant sustained both a specific injury and a cumulative injury, and if so, how apportionment applies per Benson v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. The case is remanded for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all of the defendant's contentions.