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Case No. ADJ9474597
Regular
Jun 17, 2018

SERGIO TERRAZAS vs. SEAL SCIENCE, INC., THE HARTFORD, ADMINISTERED BY ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted The Hartford's Petition for Reconsideration concerning an Order Approving Compromise and Release (OACR). Hartford argued the original OACR incorrectly failed to deduct \$4,140.00 in permanent disability advances from the \$20,000 settlement. The WCAB rescinded the OACR, returning the matter to the trial level to determine if the Compromise and Release should be amended to reflect the advances. The WCJ will then decide whether to reinstate the original OACR or approve an amended one after further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseSet Aside OrderCompromise and ReleasePermanent Disability AdvancesOffsetRescindAlterAmendContinuing Jurisdiction
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Case No. ADJ8211594
Regular
Jan 17, 2014

ERROL GRIFFIN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This case involves a dispute over the applicant's average weekly wage (AWW) for temporary disability benefits. Initially, the parties stipulated to an AWW of $1,676.04, but the defendant sought reconsideration based on mutual mistake, claiming the correct AWW was $859.16. Subsequently, both parties filed an amended stipulation agreeing to an AWW of $800.07. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer the issue of temporary disability indemnity and returned the matter to the WCJ to consider the amended stipulation and determine the correct benefits.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardTemporary Disability IndemnityStipulated FactsMutual MistakeAverage Weekly WageAmended StipulationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJMutual Mistake
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Case No. ADJ9366379
Regular
Mar 14, 2016

NOEMI PADILLA vs. MALARKEY ROOFING, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANC COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of an Order Approving Compromise and Release due to a mathematical error in calculating the attorney's fee. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original order, and returned the matter to the trial level. The purpose is to allow the parties to amend the Compromise and Release to correct the attorney's fee error, with the judge to determine if the original order should be reinstated or an amended one approved. Chairwoman Caplane noted the applicant's attorney must ensure compliance with WCAB Rule 10778 regarding notice of adverse interest and the right to independent counsel.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseAttorney's FeeMutual MistakeRescindTrial LevelWCAB Rule 10778Adverse InterestIndependent CounselCompromise and Release Amendment
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Case No. GRO 0023699
Significant
Aug 08, 2003

Clarence A. Pebworth vs. Allan Hancock College, Workers’ Compensation Administrators

The Appeals Board holds that amendments to Labor Code section 4646, permitting settlement of prospective vocational rehabilitation, are substantive and do not apply retroactively to injuries occurring before the January 1, 2003 effective date.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDEN BANCCLARENCE A. PEBWORTHALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGEVOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICESLABOR CODE SECTION 4646DATE OF INJURYRETROSPECTIVE APPLICATIONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTPROCEDURAL AMENDMENT
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Case No. ADJ7024559
Regular
Sep 24, 2013

ANTONIA PEDRO vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Defendant Kaiser Foundation Hospital sought reconsideration of an award, claiming newly discovered evidence of EDD payments to the applicant during a period of permanent disability advances. The parties subsequently reached an agreement resolving the issue of EDD reimbursement. Consequently, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and remanded the matter to the WCJ. The WCJ is to issue an amended award based on the parties' revised stipulations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardAwardNewly Discovered EvidenceEDDPermanent Disability AdvancesPermanent Disability IndemnityAmended AwardReimbursement
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Case No. ADJ255596 (OAK 0285737) ADJ2232334 (OAK 0324611)
Regular
Mar 11, 2011

CLARISA BOUGHTON vs. HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a cumulative trauma injury to the applicant's low back and psyche. A stipulation allocated permanent disability and benefit responsibility 97% to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and 3% to Schools Insurance Authority (SIA). The Arbitrator awarded SIA contribution from Liberty, but Liberty sought reconsideration for credit on payments made since assuming administration. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, adopting the Arbitrator's report, and amended the award to allow Liberty credit for 3% of its total temporary disability and medical treatment payments.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCumulative traumaLow back injuryPsyche injuryPermanent disabilityStipulationContributionReconsiderationCreditTotal temporary disability indemnity
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Case No. ADJ7091758
Regular
Dec 15, 2011

AARON DAVIS vs. VALLEY AGGREAGE TRANSPORT, INC., TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a previous decision. Specifically, Finding of Fact No. 4 was amended to reflect the applicant's average weekly wage of $79.55 during the off-season. This amendment establishes a minimum temporary disability indemnity rate of $143.70. The rest of the September 27, 2011 decision was affirmed.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationWCJAMENDEDtemporary disability indemnityaverage weekly wageminimum rate
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Case No. ADJ4667602
Regular
Nov 12, 2008

ROBERT ULEP vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board is affirming an existing award but amending it to include previously stipulated terms in paragraphs 8 and 9. This amendment is being made after the Board issued a notice of intention to approve these stipulations, and no objections were filed. Consequently, the original award is now formally modified to incorporate these agreed-upon provisions.

Robert UlepCounty of SacramentoADJ4667602SAC 0368522Opinion and DecisionReconsiderationAwardStipulationsParagraphs 8 and 9Rescind
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Case No. ADJ4585939 (VNO 0527178) ADJ2581067 (VNO 0527236)
Regular
Jan 02, 2014

KATHLEEN NUTT vs. TEHACHAPI VALLEY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, ALPHA FUND

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision granted reconsideration and affirmed a prior ruling, with a key amendment. The amendment expanded the applicant's entitlement to further medical treatment to cure and relieve the effects of her industrial psychiatric injury, hypertension, fibromyalgia, sleep disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report into its decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJindustrial psychiatric injuryindustrial hypertensionfibromyalgiasleep disorderirritable bowel syndromefurther medical treatmentcure and relieve
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Case No. ADJ10597372
Regular
Apr 13, 2020

KATORIA JONES vs. THRIFT RECYCLING, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original Findings, Award and Order. The Board found that the applicant's occupational group number should be 360 (porters and packers) rather than 230 (machine operators and tenders). This amendment was based on the applicant's job duties as a warehouse line loader involving lifting, sorting, and moving boxes. The Board deferred issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings with the corrected occupational group number.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOccupational Group NumberSorterWarehouse workerLine loaderPDRSPermanent Disability Rating ScheduleFindings Award and OrderIndustrial Injury
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