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Case No. ADJ7037201
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

Eddie Avakian vs. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, ADMINSURE

This case involves an applicant police officer seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that awarded 72% permanent partial disability. The applicant contended the WCJ erred by excluding sleep disturbances and sexual dysfunction from the disability rating and by apportioning his cardiovascular disability. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and found the applicant's sexual dysfunction and sleep disorder compensable. The matter was returned to the trial level for a new decision, with the WCAB stating it would not disturb other findings, including the hypertension apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEddie AvakianCity of Baldwin ParkPermissibly Self-InsuredAdministered By ADMINSUREADJ7037201Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings and Award and OrderAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ7082851
Regular
Jan 30, 2019

HUMBERTO GONZALEZ vs. AMERICAN AUTO WRECKING, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original findings, establishing applicant's earnings at $500.00 per week. The Board affirmed the finding of industrial injury to the psyche and right inguinal hernia, but deferred issues of injury to the reproductive system (sexual dysfunction) and sleep disorder. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further development of the record concerning these deferred issues, particularly regarding the specific impact of sleep disorder on impairment and corroboration of sexual dysfunction.

AOE/COEFindings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeAgreed Medical ExaminerQualified Medical ExaminerMaximum Medical ImprovementGeneral LaborerRight inguinal herniaSexual dysfunction
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Case No. ADJ8023073
Regular
Mar 08, 2018

ERIKA GOMEZ GONZALEZ vs. FRONT PORCH, permissibly self-insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the prior award finding industrial injury, including to the psyche and sexual dysfunction, stemming from an exploding electrical outlet. The Board affirmed the award, specifically ruling that the exploding outlet constituted a "sudden and extraordinary employment condition" exempting the applicant from the six-month employment rule for psychiatric injuries. However, the Board rescinded the specific EDD reimbursement amount and remanded that issue for further proceedings. A dissenting commissioner argued the incident was routine and the sexual dysfunction lacked objective evidence.

Labor Code section 3208.3(d)sudden and extraordinary employment conditionpsychiatric injurysexual dysfunctionEmployment Development Department (EDD) reimbursementsubstantial evidencemedical opiniondioxine electrical outlettemporary disability indemnitypermanent disability
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Case No. ADJ6619965 ADJ9843987
Regular
Jul 16, 2018

JESUS ZARAGOZA vs. KOOL KOUNTRY, LLC, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Board granted reconsideration to review the finding of injury to the bladder, sleep disorder, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive disability/headaches, as well as the applicant's earnings. The Board affirmed the finding of injury to the bladder, sleep disorder, and sexual dysfunction but reversed the finding of injury related to cognitive impairment/headaches, finding insufficient medical evidence. Additionally, the Board amended the applicant's earnings to $270.00 per week, based on the parties' stipulation regarding the permanent disability rate, and affirmed the overall award except for these specific modifications.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings of FactAwardAdministrative Law JudgePermanent DisabilityAverage Weekly EarningsStipulationAgreed Medical ExaminerQualified Medical Examiner
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Case No. ADJ2719192 (SFO 0510045)
Regular
Mar 08, 2013

LORI CHIRADIO vs. VOLUME SERVICES AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the administrative law judge's (WCJ) award for permanent disability, specifically concerning sleep and sexual dysfunction. The Board found the evidence regarding the extent of impairment for these conditions insufficient and returned the matter to the trial level for further development of the record. This decision acknowledges injury to the sexual system and a sleep disorder but requires more substantial evidence to precisely quantify their impact on permanent disability.

AOE/COEQualified Medical EvaluatorAgreed Medical ExaminerPermanent Disability RatingApportionmentWhole Person ImpairmentActivities of Daily LivingSleep DisorderSexual DysfunctionNocturnal Eating Syndrome
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Case No. ADJ6622799
Regular
Oct 18, 2013

TERRY A. WIRTH vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns the denial of a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendant, the State of California Highway Patrol. The applicant, Terry A. Wirth, suffered a continuous trauma injury (prostate cancer) leading to urinary and erectile dysfunction. The Appeals Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report, finding that the date of injury was in 2008, determining the applicable permanent disability compensation rate based on that date. The Board also found ample evidence supporting the agreed medical examiner's impairment ratings for the applicant's post-surgical conditions, dismissing the defendant's objections.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardState of California Highway PatrolState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationPermanent disability compensation rateLabor Code section 5412Urinary incontinenceErectile dysfunctionCommon postprostatectomy symptomsWhole person impairment ratings
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Case No. ADJ1754279
Regular
Dec 15, 2009

MARIA ROSALBA PANTOJA vs. EXPRESS PERSONNEL, AMERICAN ASSURANCE

The WCJ's decision is rescinded because the record did not contain substantial evidence to support any decision on the issue of causation of applicant's alleged hypertension, sexual dysfunction, and gastritis. The case is returned to the hearing level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrdersWCJStipulationsIndustrial InjuryHypertensionSexual DysfunctionGastritisCompensable Consequence
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Case No. ADJ1097789 (VNO 0488505) ADJ3324551 (VNO 0549173)
Regular
Jun 20, 2011

EFRAIN CAZARES vs. CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE, ACE USA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior findings, returning the case to the trial level. The Board found the applicant's psychological injury reports lacked substantial evidence due to inconsistencies and apportionment issues. It also noted deficiencies in the defendant's medical expert's report regarding industrial causation for sleep and sexual dysfunction. The case is remanded for further proceedings, including potential development of the record on psychological injury, apportionment, and penalties.

AOE/COEPsyche injurySexual dysfunctionSleep disorderApportionmentQualified Medical ExaminerAgreed Medical ExaminerPermanent disabilityTemporary disabilityPenalties
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Case No. ADJ11629744
Regular
Apr 24, 2023

ROCHELLE BOYD vs. VISSER, NATIONAL INTERSTATE RICHFIELD

The applicant sought reconsideration after the WCJ denied injury claims to the brain, internal system, psyche, and sexual dysfunction, as well as the issuance of additional QME panels. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding good cause existed for additional QME panels in internal medicine and psychiatry. The original findings of fact were rescinded, and the issue of further QME panels in urology and neurology was deferred. The Board concluded that additional QME evaluations were necessary for a full adjudication of the claimed injuries outside of the admitted orthopedic injuries.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationQualified Medical EvaluatorQME panelsinternal medicinepsychiatryneurologyurologysexual dysfunctionpsyche
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Case No. ADJ7457078
Regular
Jul 03, 2013

MARK GONZALES vs. COCA COLA ENTERPRISES, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Board amended the previous award, reversing the finding of industrial injury to "sleep." The Board found Dr. Navab's report on sleep disorder causation lacked substantial medical evidence due to an inadequate review of medical records and failure to address non-industrial factors. However, the Board upheld the finding of industrial injury for sexual dysfunction, deeming applicant's testimony credible and consistent with medical opinions. The matter was returned to the trial level for a new permanent disability rating excluding the sleep disorder.

WCABReconsiderationCumulative TraumaPsycheHypertensionSexual DysfunctionSleep DisorderSubstantial Medical EvidenceIndustrial CausationDr. Pedram Navab
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