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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ8791268
Regular
Feb 13, 2014

KRZYSZTOF GALBAS vs. TURNER ELECTRIC, INC.; EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Administered by AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration. The defendant argued the WCJ erred in determining the applicant's Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) and finding temporary total disability (TTD). The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the applicant's testimony credible regarding a 40-hour workweek at $31/hour, resulting in an AWE of $1,240 and a TTD rate of $826.67. The Board also deferred to the WCJ's credibility findings and upheld the finding of TTD based on the primary treating physician's opinion.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Petition for RemovalApplicant's AWEApplicant TTDSmales v. WCABPrimary Treating PhysicianTTD
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Case No. ADJ14336798
Regular
Oct 20, 2025

NADESH MOFOR vs. CA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND MCO, STATE EMPLOYEES SACRAMENTO

Defendant sought reconsideration of a July 23, 2025 Finding of Fact and Award (F&A) concerning applicant Nadesh Mofor's permanent disability for headaches and a temporary total disability (TTD) overpayment credit. Defendant contended its due process rights were violated due to the F&A issuing before its post-trial brief was considered, that the medical evidence for headaches was insubstantial, and that it was entitled to TTD overpayment credit. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to correct the stipulated period of temporary disability from April 11, 2022, to June 2, 2022, and otherwise affirmed the F&A, concluding that the medical evidence for headaches was substantial and the denial of TTD overpayment credit was within the WCJ's discretion.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDNADESH MOFORCA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDADJUDICATION NUMBERSOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONFINDING OF FACT AND AWARDPERMANENT DISABILITYAPPORTIONMENTTEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY OVERPAYMENT
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Case No. MON 0328875
Regular
Apr 29, 2008

LUIS I. MORA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES (Adjusting Agent)

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow the defendant credit for temporary disability overpayments against permanent disability indemnity. The Board found that the overpayment resulted from a delayed medical report, not employer fault, and the credit was not significantly detrimental to the applicant. Consequently, the defendant is now entitled to offset the temporary disability overpayment from the permanent disability award.

Temporary disability overpaymentPermanent disability indemnityCredit for overpaymentLabor Code Section 4909Substantial evidenceMaximum recoveryResidual impairmentWage replacementEquitable estoppelAgreed Medical Evaluator
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Case No. ADJ10228371 ADJ580886 (VNO 0437854) ADJ2267886 (VNO 0492610) ADJ8376625
Regular
Mar 18, 2019

RICHARD TULL vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior order to correct the date of injury in case ADJ580886. The Board deferred the issues of whether the defendant overpaid permanent disability benefits in ADJ580886 and whether any overpayment could be credited against benefits in other consolidated cases (ADJ2267886, ADJ8376625, ADJ10228371). The Board found the original decision lacked sufficient explanation regarding the overpayment and credit claims. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on these deferred issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOverpayment of Permanent Disability BenefitsCredit for OverpaymentDate of Injury CorrectionLabor Code Section 5313Clerical ErrorJudicial ErrorSubstantial EvidenceStipulated Award
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Case No. ADJ2887074 (SFO 0429767) ADJ3128893 (SFO 0451527)
Regular
Mar 09, 2009

RAMON MAGANA vs. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION By Its Servicing Facility INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, For RELIANCE INSURANCE, In Liquidation

This case involves a dispute over temporary total disability (TTD) benefits for an applicant with right knee and leg injuries. The defendant, CIGA, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's award of continuing TTD, arguing the applicant's condition was permanent and stationary by a specific date and that jurisdiction for TTD had expired. The Appeals Board found the medical evidence regarding the applicant's current TTD status and the commencement/duration of such disability to be insufficient. Consequently, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the matter for further development of the medical record, potentially through an Agreed Medical Evaluator or court-appointed physician.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGAIntercare Insurance ServicesReliance Insuranceliquidationreconsiderationtemporary total disabilityTTDpermanent and stationary
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Case No. ADJ11413860; ADJ11413862
Regular
Apr 21, 2025

RAFAEL NAVARRO vs. BITECH INC.; ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE OF AMERICA, administered by UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE OF NEW BERLIN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendants' Petition for Reconsideration in the cases of Rafael Navarro vs. Bitech Inc. and Accident Fund Insurance of America, administered by United Wisconsin Insurance of New Berlin. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) Report and Opinions on Decision. Key issues addressed included the denial of credit for temporary disability (TD) overpayment, the determination of temporary disability periods, the validity of medical evidence from QME Dr. Lee and PTPs Dr. Daher and Dr. Pelton, and the defendant's denied request for tax return discovery. The WCJ's findings regarding the applicant's industrial injuries to the right knee (specific) and lumbar spine and bilateral wrists (cumulative trauma) were upheld.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5909EAMStransmissionnoticeReport and Opinions on DecisionADJ11413860ADJ11413862bicycle mechanic
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Case No. ADJ7062947
Regular
Jul 11, 2014

ELIZABETH VALADEZ vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES/OLIVE VIEW MEDICAL CENTER, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found the defendant failed to specifically prove the dates and amounts of any temporary disability overpayment, nor provide an explanation for it. Allowing credit for overpayment would have unfairly diminished the applicant's permanent disability award. The unexplained overpayment also deprived the applicant of opportunities to utilize alternative benefits.

Petition for ReconsiderationOverpaymentTemporary DisabilityCreditDiscretionWCABWCJBurden of ProofEquitiesPermanent Disability
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Case No. ADJ1315206 (SDO 0327261)
Regular
Jun 25, 2010

Marvin Nelson vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

This case concerns Marvin Nelson's workers' compensation claim for an industrial injury to his back. The WCAB granted reconsideration to amend the findings regarding temporary disability overpayment. While upholding the denial of a neck injury claim due to insufficient medical evidence contemporaneous with the injury, the Board found no overpayment of temporary disability between August 16-24, 2004. The determination of permanent disability, apportionment, and further overpayments remains deferred pending further medical development.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardMarvin NelsonState of California Department of Social ServicesIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryNeck InjuryTemporary DisabilityPermanent DisabilityOverpaymentDr. Carl Maguire
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Case No. ADJ5765976
Regular
Jun 21, 2010

JAMES KOGEL vs. METAL SIDING AND ROOFING, INC., SCIF

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a prior ruling denying them a credit for temporary disability overpayments against the applicant's permanent disability award. The defendant argued they were entitled to the credit due to payments exceeding the statutory limit. However, the Board denied the petition, finding that allowing the credit would be inequitable and potentially prejudice the applicant. The Board also noted that since the permanent disability had already been paid, there were no outstanding benefits for the credit to be applied against.

Temporary disability overpaymentPermanent disability creditLabor Code section 4656WCJ discretionEquitable principlesIntentional overpaymentGood faith benefitsDisruption of benefitsPrejudice to employeeFindings and Order
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