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Case No. ADJ 1050422, ADJ 3107039, SAL 104052, SAL 114548
Regular
Sep 08, 2008

ESTELA LUIS vs. COMMUNITY BRIDGES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The WCAB granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision awarding 100% permanent disability, finding the medical record inadequate to justify the WCJ's determination on cumulative trauma and apportionment. The matter is returned for further development of the medical record and a new decision.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardEstela LuisCommunity BridgesState Compensation Insurance FundADJ 1050422ADJ 3107039SAL 104052SAL 114548Permanent Disability Rating ScheduleApportionment
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Case No. ADJ 7906635, ADJ 7906741
Regular
May 02, 2016

LINDA ARMS vs. COUNTY OF KERN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Kern's petition for reconsideration. The County sought to overturn an award regarding the reasonable cost of two medical-legal reports from Dr. Ali Mostafavi. The Board adopted the findings of the administrative law judge, who found the attested hours and resulting fee schedule calculations for the reports to be reasonable. The County failed to demonstrate that the time spent by Dr. Mostafavi on the reports was unreasonable.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationCounty of KernLinda ArmsADJ 7906635ADJ 7906741Workers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeFindings Orders and AwardQualified Medical ExaminerQME
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Case No. ADJ3283274 (VNO 0386537) ADJ4545965 (VNO 0386536) ADJ3421140 (VNO 0347301)
Regular
Jan 25, 2010

BARBARA STRAUSS vs. WEST MARINE, INC., CIGA for RELIANCE in liquidation, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY, FIREMAN'S FUND

This case involves a clerical error in the caption of a prior Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) order denying reconsideration. The error involved the incorrect assignment of ADJ and VNO numbers to the relevant case numbers. The WCAB is correcting this error to accurately reflect the case numbers as ADJ3283274 and VNO 0386537. This correction ensures proper record-keeping for applicant Barbara Strauss and defendants West Marine, Inc., et al.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardOrder Denying ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAdministrative Law JudgeClerical ErrorCorrected Case NumberADJ NumberVNO NumberReversal of NumbersLiquidation
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Case No. ADJ1938862 (STK 0181631) ADJ6489490
Regular
Mar 10, 2010

JEANETTE PARKER vs. COUNTY OF AMADOR, permissibly self-insured adjusted by YORK INSURANCE and DR. GORDON ANDERSON and STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report. The defendant argued the WCJ erred in finding increased permanent disability and sought credit for temporary disability payments. The Board found the defendant's reliance on outdated medical reports unconvincing and noted the credit issue was not raised in the relevant case file. Furthermore, the Board determined allowing such a credit would unfairly burden the applicant and disrupt the purpose of permanent disability awards.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationWCJPetitionApplicantDefendantSTKADJFindings Award & OrderPermanent Disability
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Case No. ADJ7836843, ADJ8319146, ADJ8319196, ADJ8319319
Regular
Jul 15, 2025

JOSE VAZQUEZ vs. VALLEJO MINI MARKET AND GAS STATIONS INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Jose Vazquez timely petitioned for reconsideration of the Findings and Order issued by the workers' compensation administrative law judge on November 19, 2024. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues. Following a commissioners' settlement conference, the parties filed an executed compromise and release and a proposed order on June 26, 2025. To expedite review and approval, the Board rescinded the November 19, 2024 Findings and Order and remanded the matter to the WCJ to consider the compromise and release and proposed order, with further proceedings as deemed appropriate.

ADJFindings and OrderReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseProposed OrderRescindRemandWCJCommissionerWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
References
Case No. ADJ8191009, ADJ6834343, ADJ8191008
Regular
Sep 20, 2016

ARTHUR ANDERSEN vs. AL LEWIS TRUCKING, REDWOOD FIRE \& CASUALTY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

The defendant, Al Lewis Trucking and its insurer, filed a Petition for Reconsideration of a prior Findings and Award. However, before the Board could rule on that petition, the defendant withdrew it. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition to WithdrawDismissedFindings and AwardWCJADJSanta Rosa District OfficeArthur AndersenAl Lewis Trucking
References
Case No. ADJ3239585 (FRE 0221296) ADJ4067986 (FRE 0234030) ADJ6864975
Regular
Jul 15, 2014

DIANE C. MORENO vs. PPG INDUSTRIES

Applicant Diane C. Moreno petitioned for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board granted the petition to allow further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is necessary for a complete understanding and a just decision. All future filings must be submitted in writing directly to the Commissioners' office, not local district offices or e-filed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting PetitionFurther ProceedingsElectronic Adjudication Management SystemWCABADJFREYork Risk ServicesPPG Industries
References
Case No. ADJ8724064, ADJ8724067
Regular
May 13, 2016

LISA BOSTROM vs. PIER 1 IMPORTS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed Lisa Bostrom's Petition for Removal. This dismissal is a direct result of the petitioner withdrawing their request for removal of the March 28, 2016 decision. Consequently, no further appeals or review of that decision will proceed.

Petition for RemovalDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJApplicantDefendantMaria Del Rey District OfficeOrder DismissingSan Francisco
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Case No. ADJ1689923 (VNO 0557743)
Regular
May 21, 2013

, SEATRIZ VALDIVIA vs. , LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This case involves multiple claims by Beatriz Valdivia against the Los Angeles Unified School District. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision. While affirming the overall decision, the WCAB rescinded the approved attorney's fees provision. The WCAB substituted a new provision stating that the $13,500 in attorney fees would be held in trust by the defendant pending a written agreement or court order for their division.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardBeatriz ValdiviaLos Angeles Unified School DistrictReconsiderationCompromise & ReleaseAttorney's FeesRescindedSubstitutedCourt OrderTrust
References
Case No. ADJ9835949; ADJ9835948; ADJ9860843
Regular
Sep 29, 2025

EDGAR ARAGON-ZARATE vs. MODERN AUTO CENTER, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Lien claimant Joyce Altman Interpreting sought reconsideration of a Joint Findings and Order issued by a WCJ, which dismissed their lien for interpreting services due to alleged false or inaccurate information in their declaration under Labor Code section 4903.05(c). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the F&O, noting ambiguity in the record regarding whether the defendant denied all liability at the time the interpreting services were rendered. The WCAB emphasized that interpreting services are an integral part of medical treatment and returned the matter for further proceedings to develop the record.

Labor Code section 4903.05(c)Lien claimant declarationInterpreting services lienMedical treatment expensesDeclaration accuracyDue processExcusable neglectRescind OrderReturn to trial levelWCAB
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