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Case No. VNO 0447086
Regular
Oct 15, 2007

DIANE WILLIAMS vs. LOCKHEED MARTIN, ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's finding that the applicant was not entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) benefits between February 12, 2004, and November 24, 2004. The judge based this decision on persuasive medical evidence from the defendant's Qualified Medical Examiner, which contradicted the applicant's assertions and treating physician's reports. New documents submitted with the petition were disregarded as improper.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationTemporary Total DisabilityTTDPermanent and StationaryP&SQualified Medical ExaminerQMETreating PhysicianIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ7182186
Regular

EULISES MENDEZ vs. ALBERTSON'S, SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Eulises Mendez's Petition for Reconsideration. This dismissal was based on the principle that reconsideration can only be granted for final orders, not interlocutory procedural rulings. The WCAB clarified that pre-trial orders regarding evidence, discovery, or trial scheduling are not final and thus not subject to reconsideration. The applicant was admonished for filing an improper petition and warned of potential sanctions for future similar conduct.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalInterlocutory OrderFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityNotice of IntentionWCABALJLabor Code 5900
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Case No. ADJ3851267
Regular
May 29, 2009

RICARDO LARA vs. JJJ PALOMOS STEEL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

In Case No. ADJ3851267, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of a prior decision. The applicant, Ricardo Lara, sought relief, but the WCAB adopted and incorporated the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. This report provided the reasons for denying reconsideration, though those specific reasons are not detailed in this order. Consequently, the petition for reconsideration was formally denied by the Board.

Denial of ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardJJJ Palomos SteelState Compensation Insurance FundWCJ ReportAdopt and IncorporatePetition for ReconsiderationADJ3851267LAO 0824515Ricardo Lara
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Case No. ADJ14570770
Regular
Jul 25, 2025

TARA DANIELS vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board considered a Petition for Removal filed by the petitioner. After reviewing the record and the Workers' Compensation Judge's analysis, the Board determined that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice, irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would not provide an adequate remedy. Consequently, the Board found no grounds to grant the extraordinary remedy of removal. Therefore, the Petition for Removal was denied.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationAdjudication NumberWCJ ReportExtraordinary RemedyFinal DecisionAdequate Remedy
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Case No. ADJ7534513; ADJ7596521
Regular
May 29, 2012

WADE GAVIN vs. CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves an applicant, Wade Gavin, seeking workers' compensation benefits for two separate knee injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) findings. The ALJ found that the applicant's second claim, filed after termination from employment, was barred by the post-termination statute. This decision was based on the ALJ's finding that the applicant lacked credibility and was intentionally vague about the injury date, while also finding that a timely objection to hearsay evidence was not made. The WCAB adopted the ALJ's report, emphasizing the great weight given to the ALJ's credibility determinations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Men's ColonyState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Labor Code §3600(a)(10)post termination statutehearsaycredibility
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Case No. ADJ3346924
Regular
Oct 02, 2013

JORGE RAMIREZ vs. BOARD FORD, PACIFIC COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) prior decision. The WCAB rescinded the ALJ's decision and remanded the case back to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. This action means the original decision is nullified, and the case will be re-evaluated by the ALJ. The parties retain the right to seek further reconsideration of any future ALJ ruling.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONPetition for Reconsiderationworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJgrant reconsiderationrescind WCJ's decisionfurther proceedingstrial level
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Case No. ADJ7937794
Regular
Sep 25, 2012

RUTH CORONA vs. AUTUMN YEARS AT OJAI, PATRIOT RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ruth Corona's Petition for Reconsideration, affirming the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision. The denial was based on a faulty verification in the petition and a credibility assessment of the applicant's testimony regarding a specific injury. The ALJ found the applicant's account of a specific injury to be inconsistent and not supported by evidence, suggesting a cumulative trauma injury instead. The Board gave great weight to the ALJ's credibility findings and incorporated the ALJ's report into their order.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardOrder Denying ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportCredibility FindingGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Petitioners' ContentionApplicant's TestimonyDefendant's WitnessesProcedural Error
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Case No. ADJ6564792
Regular
Aug 20, 2012

MARIA LEON vs. CORPORATE PERSONNEL NETWORK, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of an Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision. The WCAB adopted the ALJ's report and incorporated its reasoning, giving significant weight to the ALJ's credibility findings. However, the WCAB explicitly rejected the ALJ's recommendation to find no industrial psychiatric injury resulting in a sleep disorder, stating that this issue could be decided in further proceedings. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied, with the possibility of further trial-level proceedings on the psychiatric injury claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryBack InjurySleep DisorderCredibilityAgreed Medical ExaminerCausationAOE/COEPsyche Injury
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Case No. ADJ6912900
Regular
Jul 06, 2012

SARA FLORES vs. SPECTRUM HOTEL (dba HAMPTON INN), TOWER INSURANCE/BENCHMARK INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to the lien claimant, Rehab Solutions, and rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) sanctions. The Board found that the ALJ's notice of intent to sanction did not provide adequate specificity regarding sanctionable conduct, violating due process rights. The case is returned to the ALJ to address sanctions appropriately, with a single, detailed notice and opportunity to respond for Rehab Solutions. The ALJ's disallowance of Rehab Solutions' lien for medical equipment remains undisturbed.

Rehab SolutionsLien ClaimantSanctionsPetition for ReconsiderationDue ProcessWCJWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardCompromise and ReleaseThomas FindingDurable Medical Equipment
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Case No. ADJ8914954
Regular
Mar 26, 2015

JUAN CASTRO vs. CONTAINER SUPPLY CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) findings. The ALJ's decision was based on the treating physician's detailed reports and the applicant's credible testimony regarding his persistent limp and use of a cane. The Board gave great weight to the ALJ's credibility determination, noting that a single physician's opinion can constitute substantial evidence. The employer had argued the ALJ erred by relying on the treating physician's opinion over the Panel QME's report.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJcredibility determinationsubstantial evidencemedical opinionsPanel QMEtreating physicianpermanent disabilityleft ankle injury
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