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Navin Razo vs. State of California, Department of Insurance, State Compensation Insurance Fund/State Contract Services

Filed: May 12, 2025
Van Nuys
ADJ11645837; ADJ11645835

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Navin Razo, a senior insurance examiner/financial analyst, sustained multiple injuries arising out of and in the course of employment with the State of California, Department of Insurance, across two adjudication numbers (ADJ11645837 and ADJ11645835). The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) awarded retroactive temporary disability and permanent disability based on combined impairment. The defendant sought reconsideration, contending that medical reports relied upon by the WCJ were not substantial medical evidence and that the retroactive temporary disability award conflicted with prior findings. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition and the WCJ's report, ultimately denying the petition for reconsideration, finding the medical evidence substantial and no conflict with prior orders.

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Navin Razo, a senior insurance examiner/financial analyst, sustained multiple injuries arising out of and in the course of employment with the State of California, Department of Insurance, across two adjudication numbers (ADJ11645837 and ADJ11645835). The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) awarded retroactive temporary disability and permanent disability based on combined impairment. The defendant sought reconsideration, contending that medical reports relied upon by the WCJ were not substantial medical evidence and that the retroactive temporary disability award conflicted with prior findings. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition and the WCJ's report, ultimately denying the petition for reconsideration, finding the medical evidence substantial and no conflict with prior orders.

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