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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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Case No. ADJ7555409
Regular
Mar 04, 2014

JESUS ESCANUELA vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, legally uninsured, adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration and dismissed the applicant's untimely petition. The WCAB found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion regarding psychiatric permanent disability was not supported by substantial evidence, as it did not properly address causation under the current PDRS. Consequently, the case is remanded to the trial level for further development of the record concerning psychiatric permanent disability. The WCAB deferred the issue of permanent disability and attorney's fees pending this further development.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJesus EscanuelaCalifornia Department of Correctionslegally uninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundADJ7555409Fresno District OfficeOpinion and OrderPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Award
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Case No. ADJ823138 (OXN 0142604)
Regular
Oct 25, 2010

CHERYL PEET vs. COUNTY OF VENTURA, Permissibly SelfInsured, Administered By CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is reconsidering a prior decision that found a deputy probation officer sustained industrial injuries resulting in 78% permanent disability. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) opinion, which formed the basis of the award, was ambiguous and unsubstantiated. The Board agrees that the QME's assessment of 60% whole person impairment is not adequately supported by the record, particularly in light of the applicant's own testimony regarding her daily activities. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further evidence development and a new decision, with consideration for cost of living adjustments if a life pension is awarded.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCheryl PeetCounty of VenturaCORVEL CORPORATIONADJ823138OXN 0142604Opinion and Decision After Reconsiderationdeputy probation officerindustrial injuryright upper extremity
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Case No. ADJ7261203
Regular
Oct 11, 2012

ANGELINA KENDRICK McGEE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legally Uninsured, Administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, STATE CONTRACT SERVICES

The defendant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, challenging the inclusion of a grip strength rating for the applicant's left hand. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the Agreed Medical Examiner did not adequately justify departing from the AMA Guides' limitations on rating grip strength. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability rating was reduced from 56% to 51% by excluding the grip strength impairment. The award for permanent disability indemnity and attorney fees was amended accordingly.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAngelina Kendrick McGeeState of California Department of JusticeState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationFindings and AwardOffice Assistant SupervisorPermanent DisabilityCervical SpineLeft Hand and Wrist
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Case No. SAC 0345394
Regular
Feb 22, 2008

DIANA RICHMOND vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, legally uninsured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that applied the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule. The applicant argued that a pre-2005 MRI and subsequent medical opinions indicated permanent disability, thus triggering the older 1997 Schedule. The Board found that the MRI report alone was insufficient and that the AME's opinion on prior permanent disability was too late to qualify for the exception.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDiana RichmondState of California Department of Justicelegally uninsuredSAC 0345394Opinion and Order Denying ReconsiderationFindings and AwardFebruary 222008industrial injury
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Case No. ADJ8550681
Regular
May 14, 2015

NANCY TOM vs. PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Applicant Nancy Tom sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, arguing her 9% permanent disability rating was too low. She contended for further medical evaluation regarding worsening symptoms and a claimed 40% grip loss in her right hand, plus additional impairment ratings for her thumb and knee. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's reasoning that Dr. Angerman's conclusory deposition testimony regarding increased impairment lacked substantial medical evidence and conflicted with AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The Board found that Applicant failed to meet her burden of proof for a higher disability rating.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardParamount PicturesPermissibly Self-InsuredPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardExecutive AssistantIndustrial InjuryPermanent DisabilityAgreed Medical EvaluatorOrthopedist
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Case No. ADJ1904323 (GRO 0034275) ADJ3208896 (GRO 0034276) ADJ649343 (GRO 0034277)
Regular
Nov 01, 2010

SARAH SHIPP vs. GOTTSCHALKS, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award due to the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) improper reliance on an Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) hernia analogy to rate upper extremity impairment. This analogy violated *Almaraz II* by not adhering to the AMA Guides and potentially incorporating pre-2005 rating schedules. The rater also used an incorrect impairment number and occupational adjustment. The case is remanded for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ, ensuring the rating is not based on the flawed hernia analogy.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSarah ShippGottschalksSpecialty Risk ServicesJoint Findings and Awardindustrial injuryright shoulderleft shoulderright elbowthumb
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Case No. ADJ1862277 (AHM 134032)
Regular
Aug 02, 2010

Barbara Gross vs. SLATER BROTHERS MARKETS, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address the applicant's permanent disability and an Employment Development Department (EDD) lien. The WCAB rescinded the prior decision, finding the administrative law judge (WCJ) erred by not fully considering the vocational evaluator's opinion on the applicant's total loss of earning capacity. The case is returned for the WCJ to reevaluate permanent disability, considering the vocational expert's testimony alongside the AMA Guides, and to further address the EDD lien.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSlater Brothers MarketsSpecialty Risk ServicesADJ1862277Findings Award & OrderIndustrial InjuryLeft ShoulderNeckWristLeft Elbow
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Case No. ADJ9311285
Regular
Jan 12, 2018

Herbert Schmitz vs. Westlands Water District, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company/Wausau

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision awarding 74% permanent disability. The defendant argued the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Deshmukh, improperly used the hernia chapter of the AMA Guides for impairment rating, violating *Almaraz-Guzman* principles. The WCAB agreed that Dr. Deshmukh's rating lacked sufficient explanation for deviating from standard orthopedic evaluations. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the permanent disability and attorney's fees findings, returning the case for further proceedings, potentially including a supplemental report or deposition from Dr. Deshmukh, to properly address impairment rating.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPermanent DisabilityQualified Medical EvaluatorWhole Person ImpairmentAMA GuidesAlmaraz-GuzmanIndustrial InjuryMedical TreatmentLabor CodeFindings and Award
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Case No. GOL 96757
Regular
Jun 10, 2008

SA YANG LO vs. CUSTOM SENSORS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior award, upholding the application of the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule. The Board found that exceptions allowing for the 1997 Schedule did not apply, as the applicant's temporary disability indemnity extended beyond January 1, 2005, and no qualifying pre-2005 reports indicated permanent disability. Furthermore, the Board found the applicant's vocational expert's opinion regarding diminished future earning capacity unpersuasive, thus affirming the initial 9% permanent disability rating.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSA Yang LoCustom Sensors & TechnologiesInc.State Compensation Insurance FundGOL 96757Opinion and Order Denying ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ
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