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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. ADJ1679104 (LBO 0387820)
Regular
Aug 26, 2010

GUADALUPE FREGOSO vs. INTEGRAL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a permanent disability rating for an applicant injured on August 1, 2006. The defendant argued the rating was erroneous because the administrative law judge (WCJ) instructed the disability evaluator to rate the treating physician's report without referencing the AMA Guides. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding that the WCJ's instructions were based on the physician's opinion, which complied with the AMA Guides, and the evaluator's rating followed those instructions. The Board also corrected a clerical error regarding the attorney fee calculation.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationFindings and Awardtemporary disabilitypermanent disabilityapportionmentnon-industrial causesindustrial injurynecklow back
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Case No. ADJ7237157
Regular
Aug 15, 2013

JUAN ESTRADA vs. R&L BROSAMER, INC.; CHARTIS/AIG

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal, rescinded an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order, and otherwise affirmed the WCJ's decision. The rescinded order compelled the applicant, Juan Estrada, to attend a medical examination on July 19, 2013. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the WCJ's report outlining the reasons for this action.

RemovalRescindedMedical ExaminationCompelling AttendanceWCJ OrderPetition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport of WCJDecision After Removal
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Case No. ADJ7709362
Regular
Dec 05, 2011

Gloria Kudelko vs. UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION, HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

This case involves a defendant's petition for removal and reassignment of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board matter. The defendant sought removal of an order from August 9, 2011, which scheduled trial, ordered a claims adjuster to appear, and ordered her to show cause for failing to appear at a prior conference. The Board granted the petition, rescinded the August 9, 2011 order, and returned the case for reassignment to a different WCJ for trial. The Board also stated the current WCJ should proceed with the sanctions issue, allowing the adjuster an opportunity to show good cause for her non-appearance.

Petition for RemovalWCJ SanctionClaims Adjuster AppearanceReassignment WCJMandatory Settlement ConferenceShow Cause OrderIndustrial InjuryWCAB Rule 10453Interlocutory OrderPetition for Reassignment
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Case No. ADJ4503926
Regular
Mar 18, 2013

IVAN GALAVIZ vs. HB PARCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant argued that due process was violated, evidence was not adequately discussed, and findings of fact did not support the decision. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the applicant failed to submit timely briefs and objections to rating instructions. The WCJ also determined that the evidence did not support the application of Almarez/Guzman, and the strict application of AMA Guidelines was appropriate.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDWCJ REPORTDUE PROCESSEVIDENCEFINDINGS OF FACTOPINION AND DECISIONAMEDEPOSITION
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Case No. ANA 0402832
Regular
Jul 02, 2008

JOANN RAEKER vs. TSUCHIYAMA KAINO SUN-CARTER, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed a prior award, except for the permanent disability rating. The Board found that due process required further proceedings at the trial level regarding the permanent disability rating because the defendant was not properly served with the formal rating instructions. The case is remanded to the WCJ for a new decision on permanent disability.

Tsusohiya Kaino Sun-CarterSt. Paul Travelers Insurance CompanyFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryTemporary Total DisabilityPermanent Disability RatingPenaltyAttorney FeeReconsiderationWCJ
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Case No. SFO 0498433
Regular
May 15, 2008

ROGELIO VELASQUEZ vs. HEALTH CERAMICS, LTD., ACCA, INC.

This case concerns the dismissal of a chiropractor's lien for $\$ 12,428.35$ after the lien claimant failed to appear at a mandatory settlement conference. The WCJ dismissed the lien, but the claimant objected, arguing they were unaware of the conference due to an incorrect address on file. Although the WCJ's subsequent attempt to vacate the dismissal was procedurally flawed, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration on its own motion due to the claimant's substantial argument. The Board rescinded the dismissal order and returned the matter to the WCJ for a lien conference to ensure proper resolution.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRogelio VelasquezHealth CeramicsLtd.ACCAInc.SFO 0498433ReconsiderationAppeals Board's MotionWCJ
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Case No. ADJ4280834 (LAO 0768011)
Regular
Jun 04, 2013

LEVELL SMITH vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK CMS

The WCAB granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision awarding applicant 100% permanent disability after apportioning for a prior 1988 injury. Defendant argued the WCJ erred by not following the agreed medical evaluator's apportionment findings. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the WCJ correctly relied on the parties' prior stipulation regarding the 1988 injury's permanent disability to frame the rating instructions. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's reasoning in their Report on Reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLevell SmithLos Angeles Unified School DistrictSedgwick CMSADJ4280834Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Awardleft wristneckright wrist
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Case No. ADJ3015096 (STK 0200853)
Regular
Dec 10, 2009

SANDRA CONCEPCION vs. TRAVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, NORTH BAY SCHOOLS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

Reconsideration granted for petition to disqualify WCJ and for Finding and Order of October 12, 2009 requiring payment of $23,165.00. WCJ to issue Report detailing evidence supporting decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationDisqualification of WCJFinding and OrderDue ProcessSubstantial EvidenceNotice of IntentionOpinion on DecisionReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ2957106 (VNO 0541600)
Regular
Feb 11, 2014

GLENWOOD KIRBY BUSCHMAN vs. GARY D. DAVIS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Disqualification of WCJ George Ferris. The Board found the petition to be successive, as it repeated previously denied claims, and moot because the WCJ has retired. Therefore, no further appeal regarding this disqualification is available before the Board.

Petition for DisqualificationSuccessive PetitionMoot PetitionWCJPresiding WCJWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAutomatic ReassignmentDenied PetitionCrowe Glass Co.Industrial Accident Commission
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