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Case No. ADJ9762825
Regular
Feb 29, 2016

MARIA OLGA BARAJAS vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This case involves Maria Olga Barajas's workers' compensation claim against Barrett Business Services and Corvel. The applicant was injured on July 20, 2014, and her attempts to change her treating physician within the employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) were unsuccessful. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendants' Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the original award. This award allowed the applicant to seek treatment outside the MPN at the defendants' expense due to the failure to facilitate a timely change of physician.

Medical Provider NetworkMPNPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardremovalchange of treating physicianinterim orderLabor Code § 4616.3(b)Title 8Regulations
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Case No. ADJ8150668
Regular
Aug 21, 2014

STEVEN JUDD vs. CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CORVEL CORVEL CORPORATIONS

This case concerns Steven Judd's workers' compensation claim for kidney cancer. The Appeals Board affirmed the finding that Judd sustained an industrial injury as a peace officer, granting him the presumption of compensability under Labor Code section 3212.1. The Board found the cancer developed during his employment, satisfying the statute's requirements even though it manifested later. The defendant failed to rebut the presumption by proving no reasonable link between the carcinogens Judd was exposed to and his cancer.

Labor Code section 3212.1peace officerkidney cancercumulative traumapresumptioncarcinogenlatency periodmanifestationdevelopmentAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)
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Case No. ADJ11509125, ADJ11509591, ADJ13194436
Regular
Dec 15, 2020

ALEX MEJIA vs. LINEAGE LOGISTICS, CORVEL

The Appeals Board granted Lineage Logistics' petition for removal, rescinding an order that changed venue for claim ADJ13194436 to Long Beach. The Board found the record procedurally confused, noting conflicting actions by different district offices and an order that incorrectly stated parties jointly agreed to the venue change despite an objection. The matter is returned to the trial level to address consolidation and proper venue for all three applicant claims.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueConsolidation of ClaimsProcedural ConfusionAdjudication NumbersDistrict OfficeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardCumulative TraumaPetition to ConsolidateNotice of Intention to Change Venue
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Case No. ADJ14609243 ADJ17389142
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

RAUL MAGANA vs. COUNTY OF TULARE, CORVEL

The defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's July 8, 2025, Findings and Order, which awarded the applicant $78,662.50 for 30% whole person impairment, rejecting apportionment due to a finding that Dr. Gwartz's medical opinion lacked substantial evidence. Defendant contended that Dr. Gwartz's opinion was substantial medical evidence and the WCJ erred in failing to find apportionment. The Appeals Board, after reviewing the petition and report, granted the petition for reconsideration, but explicitly deferred a final decision on the merits pending further review of the record and applicable law. The Board also confirmed the timeliness of their action, having acted on the petition within the 60-day statutory period as amended by Labor Code section 5909.

Petition for ReconsiderationApportionmentSubstantial Medical EvidenceUlcerative ColitisPsyche InjuryWhole Person ImpairmentPermanent Disability IndemnityLabor Code Section 5909Report and RecommendationQME
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Case No. ADJ2522709 (LBO 0369555)
Regular
Sep 08, 2014

CHARLES FUNKE vs. CITY OF GARDENA, CORVEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded an award of temporary disability benefits to a retired police detective, Charles Funke. The Board found that while Labor Code section 4853 did not preclude benefits due to his service retirement, the key issue was whether Funke voluntarily withdrew from the labor market. Since evidence regarding his intent to continue working after retirement was insufficient, the case was returned to the trial level for further factual development.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCity of GardenaCorvelCharles FunkeADJ2522709Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFirst Amended Findings and Awardtemporary disabilitycumulative traumalower extremities
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Case No. ADJ6914901, ADJ3554819 (GRO 0003162), ADJ1000021 (GRO 0002782)
Regular
Mar 07, 2016

OSIEL GARZA vs. COUNTY OF TULARE, CORVEL

The WCAB granted the employer's petition for removal, reversing a prior order that required claims handlers to appear at a status conference. The Board found the mandatory appearance of claims handlers from out of the local area to be burdensome and costly, causing substantial prejudice. While affirming the general order to rescind a previous award, the WCAB amended it to remove the personal appearance requirement for the claims handlers. This decision emphasizes that defense counsel's presence and a claims handler's availability by phone generally suffice for such conferences.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalDecision After RemovalOrder Rescinding Findings of FactAwardand OrdersCounty of TulareCorvelState Compensation Insurance FundWCJ
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Case No. ADJ4517161
Regular
Apr 25, 2011

CANDICE CHAVEZ vs. COUNTY OF VENTURA, CORVEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the judge's prior order. The Board found the petition for reconsideration frivolous due to materially false statements regarding admitted evidence and mischaracterizations of medical reports concerning the applicant's psychiatric condition. Furthermore, the Board initiated proceedings to impose sanctions of up to $2,500 each on Dan Escamilla and Legal Service Bureau for these bad-faith actions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPORACLien ClaimantSanctionsFrivolous PetitionMisrepresentation of FactLabor Code Section 4903.1(a)(4)Industrial InjuryPsychiatric InjuryCompromise and Release
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Case No. ADJ7537695
Regular
Aug 21, 2013

NANCY MORIN vs. CITY OF STOCKTON, CORVEL CORPORATION

In this workers' compensation case, the employer (Defendant) petitioned for removal to challenge a continuance granted by the WCJ. The WCJ continued the trial because the applicant disclosed a pending industrial disability retirement application with PERS. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the employer failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. While the Board encouraged an earlier trial if possible, the pending PERS application alone was not considered sufficient good cause for removal.

Petition for RemovalPERSIndustrial Disability RetirementWCJContinuanceGood CauseExpedient ProceedingsSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmPolice Officer
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Case No. ADJ10473588, ADJ10473600
Regular
Jul 12, 2018

ANGEL MORAN vs. SELECT STAFFING, administered by CORVEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinded the WCJ's order denying a replacement QME panel, and returned the matter to the trial level. The Board found that the WCJ's order was not based on admitted evidence, hindering meaningful review. Applicant alleged QME bias based on deposition testimony, which the Board noted could constitute a disqualifying conflict of interest under relevant regulations. The case requires further proceedings at the trial level to properly consider the applicant's request for a replacement QME based on an evidentiary record.

Petition for RemovalReplacement QME PanelDisqualifying Conflict of InterestWCJ OrderBiasDeposition TestimonyEvidentiary RecordLabor Code Section 5313Rule 31.5Rule 41.5
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Case No. ADJ9946508
Regular
Nov 03, 2017

DOUGLAS JACKSON vs. COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT, CORVEL CORPORATION

This case involves a civil engineer claiming industrial psychiatric injury due to workplace stressors. The administrative law judge initially found the applicant did not sustain industrial psychiatric injury, determining the employer's actions were lawful, non-discriminatory, and good-faith personnel actions. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the initial decision lacked a sufficient *Rolda* analysis. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings to fully address the employer's good-faith personnel action defense and its substantial contribution to the claimed injury.

WCABindustrial injurypsychepredominant causelawful personnel actionsnondiscriminatorygood faithPQMEbipolar II disordercumulative trauma
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