MICHAEL LONGFELLOW vs. LOOKHEED MARTIN, ESIS
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the original decision, ruling that the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS) applies to the applicant's case. The Board found that neither a pre-2005 medical report by Dr. Silver indicating permanent disability nor a specific notice exception under Labor Code section 4660(d) were met. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability was correctly rated using the 2005 PDRS.