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Case No. ADJ14466153
Regular
Oct 21, 2025

JESSE CRUZ vs. BRISTOL INDUSTRIES, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Applicant Jesse Cruz sought reconsideration of a WCJ's June 3, 2022 Findings and Order (F&O), which found he did not sustain an industrial injury to his back, hips, legs, and feet while employed by Bristol Industries on June 17, 2020. The Appeals Board previously granted reconsideration to further study the case and found the applicant's petition for reconsideration was timely filed. Citing insufficient medical evidence on the issue of injury and a lack of clear analysis in the WCJ's credibility determination, the Board rescinded the F&O and remanded the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, including obtaining expert medical opinion on the injury and a more detailed credibility analysis by the WCJ.

AOE/COEPetition for ReconsiderationAdjudication NumberFindings and OrderWCJReconsiderationFurther ProceedingsBack PainPeripheral NeuropathyLumbar MRI
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Case No. ADJ2778117 (RIV 0032584)
Regular
Dec 31, 2009

KEYIN MORALES vs. RALPHS GROCERY CO., SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The WCAB granted the petition for reconsideration and amended the Findings and Award to find 18 1/2 percent permanent disability, after apportionment of 50 percent to applicant's non-industrial peripheral neuropathy.

ApportionmentPeripheral neuropathyCausationPermanent disabilityAgreed medical examinerWCJPetition for reconsiderationFindings and AwardWork restrictionsIndustrial injury
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Case No. ADJ9509417
Regular
Apr 05, 2023

ELIZABETH ARBOGAST vs. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an award for further medical treatment and attorney fees for an applicant diagnosed with ovarian cancer, hernia, peripheral neuropathy, and colon issues sustained during her employment with the California Highway Patrol. The Board found the applicant's ovarian cancer to be an insidious and progressive disease, warranting a reservation of jurisdiction over permanent disability. This reservation allows for future determination of permanent disability if the condition worsens or recurs.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Highway Patrolmedically uninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundAdjudication NumberOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Awardworker's compensation administrative law judgeovarian cancerhernia
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Case No. ADJ3744023
Regular
May 15, 2009

JOSEPH CRABTREE vs. MITCHELL BERMAN CABINET MAKER, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding an industrial injury to the applicant's abdomen/groin (hernia) and a resulting peripheral nerve injury causing 24% permanent disability. The defendant argued the peripheral nerve injury was not supported and the disability rating was incorrect due to misapplication of the AMA Guides. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's report and finding that the medical evidence supported the peripheral nerve injury and the AMA Guides were correctly applied. The Board found the agreed medical evaluator's conclusions were well-reasoned and supported by the evidence.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryHerniaPeripheral Nerve InjuryPermanent DisabilityAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)AMA GuidesPetition for ReconsiderationMedical EvidenceWCJ
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Case No. ADJ9743499 ADJ10108398
Regular
Oct 01, 2018

JOHN MCGEE vs. CITY OF VACAVILLE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant City of Vacaville's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior order that closed discovery and set a trial date. The Board found that closing discovery prematurely would cause significant prejudice to the defendant. This decision stems from the defendant's ongoing, diligent efforts to conduct further discovery, specifically deposing a physician who relocated, while also pursuing global settlement options that included a related civil claim. The case is returned to the trial level for a status conference to determine future proceedings.

Petition for RemovalWCABWCJDiscovery ClosurePrejudiceIrreparable HarmQME PanelDegenerative Disc DiseaseAcromioclavicular ArthritisGlenohumeral Arthritis
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Case No. ADJ3813213 (LAO 0880628) ADJ426875 (LAO 0739120) ADJ448791 (LAO 0739119)
Regular
May 18, 2015

ALEXANDRA McSPORRAN vs. MIDWAY HOSPITAL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY, KAISER PERMANENTE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

This case involves applicant Alexandra McSporran's claims for industrial injuries sustained as a nurse across three distinct periods ending in 1999, 2003, and 2008, against defendants Midway Hospital, Travelers, Kaiser, and UCLA. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration for both the applicant and Kaiser. The applicant argued for a single cumulative injury and against apportionment of permanent disability, while Kaiser raised statute of limitations and evidentiary objections. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's reasoning, denying both petitions and affirming the prior award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAlexandra McSporranMidway HospitalTravelers Property Casualty CompanyKaiser Permanente Foundation HospitalUCLA Medical CenterPermissibly Self-InsuredJoint Findings Award and Ordercumulative injurystatute of limitations
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Case No. GRO 0031310
Regular
May 02, 2008

RONALD CHRISTENSEN vs. CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC SAN LUIS OBISPO; Permissibly Self-Insured c/o SEDGWICK CMS

This case concerns an applicant injured before January 1, 2005, who sought reconsideration of a finding of no permanent disability. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, holding that the 2005 permanent disability rating schedule applies unless specific exceptions under Labor Code section 4660(d) are met. Since no pre-2005 report indicated permanent disability, the WCJ correctly applied the 2005 schedule.

Permanent disability rating scheduleLabor Code section 4660AD Rule 9805prospective applicationexceptionsAldi v. CarrMcClellanIngersollThompson & HornCostco Wholesale Corp. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Chavez)
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Case No. ADJ2721412 (VNO 0526008)
Regular
Oct 31, 2011

Margarito Gonzalez vs. Consolidated Disposal Service, Republic Services

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the original Findings and Award and returned the case to the trial level for further medical development. The Board found the Agreed Medical Examiner's apportionment opinion to be unsubstantial due to a lack of clear reasoning and failure to adequately explain changes in his opinion. The Board also noted a clerical error in the award of permanent disability at the temporary disability rate, which will be corrected upon re-issuance of a final determination. Further proceedings are necessary to create an adequate record for determining apportionment of the applicant's respiratory disability.

Cryptococcuspigeon excrementtrash bin repairmancumulative traumarespiratory systempsychehipskneespermanent disabilityapportionment
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Case No. ADJ8878991
Regular
Jan 31, 2014

JAY SCHETTLER vs. ALLIED BEVERAGES, INC.; CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration of the administrative law judge's finding of injury. The applicant, a route salesman, claimed he stepped on glass, injuring his left foot, which was corroborated by medical records showing a cut and the applicant's delayed awareness due to diabetic neuropathy. Defense witness testimony also supported the applicant's claim of cutting his toe at work. The Board found the applicant's testimony credible and the medical evidence sufficient to establish the injury arose out of and in the course of employment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Factterritory route salesmanmechanism of injurydiabetic neuropathycredibilitymedical recordsReport and Recommendationurgent care
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Case No. ADJ3792880
Regular
Oct 06, 2008

Miguel G. Flores vs. BBSI/SABROSO; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by PINNACLE RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer the issue of temporary disability benefits for Miguel G. Flores. Although Flores was terminated for cause, medical evidence indicated he was temporarily totally disabled due to his industrial injury, necessitating further proceedings. The Board remanded the case to determine entitlement to temporary total disability benefits and clarify the industrial injury scope.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardTemporary Total DisabilityModified DutyTermination for CauseMedical EvaluatorsIndustrial InjuryReconsiderationFindings and AwardTrial LevelQME Report
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