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Case No. ADJ3805628 (SDO 0343204) ADJ374212 (AHM 0120859) ADJ1234915 (SDO 0343200)

Regular

Oct 04, 2018

MARIA GONZALEZ vs. IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the dismissal of applicant Maria Gonzalez's cases. The dismissal was based on her failure to object to a Notice of Intention to Dismiss. Applicant claimed she was unable to attend proceedings due to mental and physical limitations stemming from agoraphobia and panic attacks, supported by medical reports. The Board remanded the case for the judge to explore disability accommodations, such as telephone or Skype appearances, to ensure due process.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder of DismissalNotice of Intention to DismissGood CauseMentally and Physically UnableTeacher's AssistantDisability AccommodationAgoraphobiaPanic Attacks

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Case No. ADJ19894287

Regular

Nov 07, 2025

MICHAEL ADAME vs. LEK ENTERPRISES, INC.; SENTINAL INSURANCE

Applicant, Michael Adame, filed a Petition for Reconsideration challenging the Findings of Fact and Orders that denied his claim for industrial injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition, rescinded the original FF&O, and returned the case to the trial level. The Board found the existing medical opinions on causation flawed and insufficient to determine the issue of injury, thus requiring further development of the record. The WCJ was also instructed to re-evaluate witness credibility if necessary and to confirm the correct name of the insurer.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and Ordersindustrial injurybackhipsanklediabetesinternalpsycheWCJ

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Case No. ADJ7560161

Regular

Feb 16, 2017

Julie Cagle vs. Bank of America, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Julie Cagle's workers' compensation claim against Bank of America for admitted industrial injuries to her psyche and abdomen. The Appeals Board reconsidered a prior award, increasing the applicant's permanent disability rating. The key dispute centered on the proper rating for internal injuries under the AMA Guides, with the applicant arguing for a higher WPI rating based on a Class 3 classification. The Board ultimately determined the applicant's internal system impairment warranted a 25% WPI, leading to a total of 49% permanent disability. The award was also clarified to allow the defendant credit for permanent disability advances already paid.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJulie CagleBank of AmericaAce American Insurance CompanyCorvelPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardInternal Systems InjuryPsyche InjuryPermanent Disability

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MARIA GONZALEZ vs. IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

MICHAEL ADAME vs. LEK ENTERPRISES, INC.; SENTINAL INSURANCE

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and Ordersindustrial injurybackhipsanklediabetesinternalpsycheWCJ

Julie Cagle vs. Bank of America, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY