RANULFO DE LA TORRE MARQUEZ vs. LYONS MAGNUS, INC., AMERICAN ZURICH INS. CO., TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the judge's decision regarding an applicant's shoulder injury claim. The original decision found the applicant sustained injury, awarded 26% permanent disability, but denied additional temporary disability and failed to make findings on earnings or indemnity rates. The WCAB rescinded the original decision, returning the case for further proceedings to address the applicant's earnings and the corresponding permanent disability indemnity rate. Additionally, the WCAB will allow the trial level to re-examine the claim for additional temporary disability benefits, particularly for periods potentially overlapping with the employment season.