Sara Gamez vs. Action Awnings, Inc., State Compensation Insurance Fund

This case involves a petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The Appeals Board rescinded the original award due to deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding injury to the shoulders, neck, and headaches, as well as apportionment. The Board found the post-termination defense did not apply and that the applicant was temporarily disabled from March 17, 2009. The matter is returned to the trial level for further development of the record, specifically concerning causation and apportionment, and potentially a new agreed medical evaluator.