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Case No. ADJ2533587 (MON 0316136) ADJ3316360 (MON 0316137)
Regular

PATRICIA STELLY vs. AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LIBERTY MUTUAL

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved a petition for reconsideration filed by Patricia Stelly. The Board reviewed the petition and the report from the workers' compensation administrative law judge. Ultimately, the Board denied Stelly's petition for reconsideration. The denial was based on the reasoning presented in the administrative law judge's report.

Patricia StellyAuto Club of Southern CaliforniaLiberty MutualADJ2533587ADJ3316360Petition for ReconsiderationDeniedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportAdopted
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Case No. ADJ7081229
Regular
Jul 19, 2012

Patricia Johnson vs. Sam's Club/Walmart, Avizent

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Patricia Johnson's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCALJ), finding no error in the original decision. The Board gave great weight to the WCALJ's credibility findings, as is customary under *Garza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.* Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDenying ReconsiderationWCJ ReportCredibility FindingGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.ADJ7081229San Diego District OfficePatricia JohnsonSam's Club/WalmartAvizent
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Case No. ADJ3083946
Regular
Sep 21, 2009

PATRICIA GRAYKOWSKI vs. MERCY HEALTHCARE OF SACRAMENTO, SEDGWICK 3110 RANCHO CORDOVA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Patricia Graykowski's Petition for Reconsideration in case ADJ3083946. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning provided in the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the applicant's request for reconsideration of the prior decision was unsuccessful.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMercy HealthcareSedgwickPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJdenial of reconsiderationADJ3083946SAC 0366283Patricia Graykowski
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Case No. ADJ1890563 (SAC 0311772) ADJ3098164 (SAC 0357082)
Regular
Jul 03, 2009

PATRICIA YOUNG vs. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves Patricia Young seeking workers' compensation benefits from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and State Compensation Insurance Fund. The applicant filed a Petition for Removal, which the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has reviewed. After considering the petition and the report of the administrative law judge, the Board has denied the Petition for Removal.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDepartment of Corrections and RehabilitationState Compensation Insurance FundAdministrative Law Judge reportDenying removalADJ1890563ADJ3098164SAC 0311772SAC 0357082
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Case No. ADJ10924076
Regular
Aug 28, 2018

PATRICIA VERA vs. BUMBLE BEE FOODS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision denying applicant Patricia Vera's claim. The ALJ had found that Vera did not sustain an injury arising out of and in the course of employment and that her claim was barred by the post-termination defense. The WCAB found that the ALJ failed to fully address the exceptions to the post-termination defense under Labor Code Section 3600(a)(10), specifically subsection (D) concerning the date of injury. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine if the post-termination defense applies and, if not, to address the issue of industrial causation.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardBumble Bee FoodsACE American Insurance CompanyESISPatricia VeraOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and OrderWCJpost-termination defenseindustrial causation
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Case No. ADJ1654619
Regular
Jun 29, 2011

PATRICIA MEEHAN vs. KAISER FOUNDATION, COMPREHENSIVE COMM. HOME HEALTH, UCSF, FRANKLIN BENEVOLENT CENTER; INTERCARE ROSEVILLE, KAISER OAKLAND, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, SEDGWICK UC 14533 OAKLAND

This case, ADJ1654619, concerns Patricia Meehan's workers' compensation claim against Kaiser Foundation and other entities. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an order denying reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board adopted and incorporated the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge as the basis for this denial. Therefore, the petitions for reconsideration are denied.

Patricia MeehanKaiser FoundationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration DeniedAdministrative Law Judge ReportADJ1654619WCK 0059968Comprehensive Comm. Home HealthUCSFFranklin Benevolent Center
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Case No. ADJ9344211
Regular
Dec 01, 2017

Patricia Preston vs. Los Angeles Unified School District, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, challenging the permanent disability rating primarily based on the chosen medical evaluation method. The applicant argued the Range-of-Motion (ROM) method, favored by her treating physician, should have been used instead of the Diagnosis-Related Estimates (DRE) method employed by a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Additionally, she contended that her vocational expert's opinion supported a finding of total permanent disability. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's decision, finding the QME's DRE rating supported by substantial evidence and the applicant's vocational evidence insufficient to prove total disability. A dissenting opinion argued that findings of multi-level spinal involvement supported the use of the ROM method for a potentially higher rating and questioned the QME's justification for choosing DRE.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPatricia PrestonLos Angeles Unified School DistrictSedgwick Claims Management ServicesADJ9344211Permanent Disability RatingRange-of-Motion MethodDiagnosis-Related Estimates MethodApportionmentDr. Fenton
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Case No. SAC 0346638
Regular
Jan 31, 2008

Patricia Horanyi-Leedy vs. PLACER COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BRAGG & ASSOCIATES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board held that the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule applies, as the defendant's notice regarding the cessation of temporary disability was erroneously issued and did not reflect the actual termination date of benefits. The matter was returned for a new permanent disability rating under the 2005 schedule.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPatricia Horanyi-LeedyPlacer County Department of RevenueBragg & AssociatesSAC 0346638ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWCJPermanent Disability1997 Schedule
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Case No. ADJ7244169
Regular
Sep 07, 2012

PATRICIA HEDDEN vs. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

This case involved applicant Patricia Hedden's claim against the County of Riverside. Hedden filed a Petition for Reconsideration of a decision from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board reviewed the petition and the judge's report, ultimately adopting the judge's reasoning. Consequently, the Board issued an order denying Hedden's Petition for Reconsideration.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationDENYING RECONSIDERATIONPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeCOUNTY OF RIVERSIDEPermissibly Self-InsuredADJ7244169San Bernardino District Officeapplicant
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Case No. ADJ202215 (AHM 0140435)
Regular
Nov 19, 2012

Patricia Bean vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

This case involves disallowed medical liens for applicant Patricia Bean. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior ruling. The Board found that the lien claimants failed to establish compensability because applicant did not timely object to a utilization review denial, and the claimants did not prove the services were related to the industrially injured body parts (right knee, right ankle, lumbar spine). Consequently, all contested liens, including those of Dr. Ali and ASAP Family Therapy, were disallowed.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderStipulated AwardLien ClaimantsPrimary Treating DoctorUtilization ReviewLabor Code Section 4600Labor Code Section 4062Industrial Injury
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