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Case No. GOL 96757
Regular
Jun 10, 2008

SA YANG LO vs. CUSTOM SENSORS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior award, upholding the application of the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule. The Board found that exceptions allowing for the 1997 Schedule did not apply, as the applicant's temporary disability indemnity extended beyond January 1, 2005, and no qualifying pre-2005 reports indicated permanent disability. Furthermore, the Board found the applicant's vocational expert's opinion regarding diminished future earning capacity unpersuasive, thus affirming the initial 9% permanent disability rating.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSA Yang LoCustom Sensors & TechnologiesInc.State Compensation Insurance FundGOL 96757Opinion and Order Denying ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ
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Case No. ADJ4430701 (EUR 0038510)
Regular
Nov 25, 2008

Darron D. Dunlap vs. THE PACIFIC LUMBER COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and found the applicant sustained cumulative trauma injury to his bilateral elbows and claimed cumulative injury to his wrists. The Board found that medical evidence supported a cumulative injury rather than the previously determined specific injury. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeCompensable Cumulative TraumaSpecific InjuryBilateral ElbowsBilateral WristsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeCubital Tunnel Syndrome
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Case No. ADJ3745700 (OXN 0128625), APJ6812951
Regular
Dec 24, 2012

PAUL HARBER vs. PGP INC; CNA INSURANCE COMPANY; VARGAS EXCAVATING INC.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the original award, which found industrial injury but denied reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment. The Board found the applicant's petition for reconsideration was timely filed. The Board amended the award to defer the issue of reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment expenses and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. Otherwise, the original award finding industrial injury to the applicant's bilateral wrists, elbows, cervical spine, and lumbar spine was affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationJoint Findings Award OrderAdministrative Law JudgeCumulative Trauma InjuryIndustrial InjuryBilateral WristsBilateral ElbowsCervical SpineLumbar Spine
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Case No. ADJ3588744 (AHM 0136596) ADJ3710110 (AHM 0136597) ADJ4588636 (AHM 0136598) ADJ4051109 (LBO 0340086)
Regular
Sep 23, 2019

JOSE VASQUEZ vs. LANSCO DIE CASTING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's bilateral elbow cumulative trauma injury claim. While the applicant argued the initial award significantly understated his permanent disability, the Board affirmed the original decision, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The Board deferred the issue of bilateral elbow injury, allowing parties to further resolve it, and corrected a typographical error in the award.

cumulative traumapermanent disabilitymultiple disabilities tablevocational evidencerecord developmentbilateral elbowsstipulationtypographical errorbody partdefer issue
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Case No. ADJ2738569 (LAO 0759524) ADJ553488 (LAO 0759510)
Regular
Oct 29, 2010

CONNIE ALVIZO vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, Permissibly Uninsured, Adjusted By STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the applicant's entitlement to 24/7 home health care. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and emphasized that the defendant failed to submit the primary treating physician's request for this care to mandatory utilization review. Citing *Sandhagen*, the Board affirmed that Labor Code § 4610 utilization review is the sole mechanism to challenge medical treatment requests. Therefore, the defendant's failure to follow this process bars their current challenge to the 24/7 home health care.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardConnie AlvizoDepartment of Industrial RelationsPermissibly UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Orderhome health care24 hour/7 days per weeksenior legal stenographer
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Case No. ADJ1228787 (VNO 0533101) ADJ676900 (VNO 0533097) ADJ780789 (VNO 0548546)
Regular
Apr 07, 2011

IRMA SANCHEZ vs. LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award finding industrial causation for hypertension and kidney disease. The Board found Dr. Lipper's opinion, which supported applicant's claim, lacked substantial evidence due to incomplete medical record review and speculative, conditional reasoning. Conversely, the Board found PQME Dr. Majcher's opinion, concluding the conditions were pre-existing and non-industrial, to be well-supported by evidence. Therefore, the matter was returned to the WCJ to re-determine benefits based solely on admitted orthopedic injuries.

Labor Code section 4628substantial medical evidenceindustrial injurybilateral upper extremitiesbilateral forearmsbilateral elbowshypertensionkidneyspermanent disabilityapportionment
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Case No. ADJ3496977 (AHM 0123782) ADJ4522580 (AHM 0123784) ADJ285268 (AHM 0123786) ADJ3502821 (AHM 0123784)
Regular
May 24, 2010

CARL DIXON vs. PHILLIPS BUICK, PONTIAC & MAZDA, CLARENDON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration sua sponte due to the WCJ's failure to make an express finding on the date of injury in one case and contradictory findings in others despite party stipulations. The Board also rescinded the decision concerning utilization review as it conflicted with current case law. Due to significant procedural and substantive defects in the applicant's petition, including improper filing and a non-attorney preparing the document without disclosure, the Board is providing notice of its intention to impose sanctions on applicant's counsel. The matters are returned to the trial level for further proceedings and decision.

WCABReconsiderationJoint Findings Award and OrderBody shop technicianIndustrial injuryLow backLeft shoulderBilateral wristsBilateral handsPetition for reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ10863930
Regular
Aug 05, 2019

BERNARDINO HERNANDEZ vs. HAMMERHEAD AVIATION, PREFERRED EMPLOYERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB affirmed the finding that the applicant sustained injuries to his neck, elbows, and bilateral extremities, based on substantial evidence from treating physicians. The Board found the defendant's argument that the medical opinions were conclusory unpersuasive, and the PQME's opinions on causation lacked sufficient reasoning. The applicant's proof of injury arising out of and occurring during employment was found to be reasonably probable.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and OrderInjuryNeckElbowsBilateral ExtremitiesPost-termination defenseLabor Code Section 5412Substantial Evidence
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Case No. ADJ12080314
Regular
Aug 26, 2019

VICTORIA TRUJILLO vs. CHEVRON, BROADSPIRE

Applicant seeks reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release for $\$ 25,000.00$ for bilateral wrist, hand, and finger injuries. Applicant contends the settlement was underpaid and did not reflect the negotiated agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration as premature because no evidence was presented to support the applicant's claims regarding the payment dispute. The matter is remanded for a hearing to create a record for the WCJ to determine if good cause exists to set aside the compromise and release.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Approving Compromise and Releasebilateral wristsbilateral handsbilateral fingersbusiness analystlump sum paymentnegotiated settlement agreementunderpaid settlement proceeds
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Case No. ADJ1923835 (LBO 0337936) ADJ611957 (LBO 0367126)
Regular
May 04, 2009

ESTHER OVALLE vs. CITY OF GARDENA, CORVEL CHINO

In ADJ1923835, the WCJ found no permanent disability from a specific injury to applicant's right shoulder and wrists on October 16, 2000. In ADJ611957, the WCJ awarded 56% permanent disability for a cumulative trauma injury to bilateral shoulders and wrists ending November 16, 2000. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing Dr. Craemer's IME opinion was not substantial evidence, particularly regarding the left shoulder injury's timing and apportionment. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Craemer's opinion that all permanent disability stemmed from the cumulative trauma. A clerical error in the cumulative trauma date was also corrected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEsther OvalleCity of GardenaCorvel ChinoADJ1923835ADJ611957Petition for ReconsiderationClerical ErrorPermanent DisabilitySpecific Injury
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