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Case No. ADJ4280834
Regular
Sep 27, 2012

LEVELL SMITH vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to applicant Levell Smith's petition, rescinding the prior award. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to adequately rate upper extremity disability and potentially by merging distinct disability restrictions. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including referral to the Disability Evaluation Unit, to ensure all factors of disability are properly evaluated. A new decision will be issued thereafter.

ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardDeep Vein ThrombosisHypertensive Cardiovascular DiseaseSleep DisorderPsychePermanent Disability RatingSuccessive InjuriesMultiple InjuriesUpper Extremity Disability
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Case No. ADJ4280834 (LAO 0768011)
Regular
Jun 04, 2013

LEVELL SMITH vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK CMS

The WCAB granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision awarding applicant 100% permanent disability after apportioning for a prior 1988 injury. Defendant argued the WCJ erred by not following the agreed medical evaluator's apportionment findings. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the WCJ correctly relied on the parties' prior stipulation regarding the 1988 injury's permanent disability to frame the rating instructions. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's reasoning in their Report on Reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLevell SmithLos Angeles Unified School DistrictSedgwick CMSADJ4280834Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Awardleft wristneckright wrist
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