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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Lichten v. New York City Transit Authority

Claimant, a bus driver, filed for workers' compensation benefits due to an occupational disease stemming from repetitive stress injuries to his legs, including his hips, knees, and feet, caused by his employment. The Workers’ Compensation Law Judge established the case for bilateral hips but disallowed the claim for bilateral knees. This disallowance was upheld by the Workers’ Compensation Board. Claimant appealed this decision. Medical testimony presented conflicting opinions regarding the causal relationship of claimant's knee condition to his work activities. The Board's decision to discredit the treating orthopedist's opinion was found to be supported by substantial evidence and was within its authority concerning credibility determinations. The appellate court affirmed the Board's decision.

Workers' CompensationOccupational DiseaseRepetitive Stress InjuryBilateral KneesCausal RelationshipMedical EvidenceCredibility DeterminationAppellate ReviewAffirmed DecisionBus Driver
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Case No. SBR 0187767
Regular
Aug 29, 2007

RICHARD A. SCHRYER vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, Permissibly Self-Insured

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an applicant seeking medical treatment for bilateral elbow and forearm injuries stemming from an initial right elbow industrial injury. The Board affirmed the need for future medical treatment as recommended by a Qualified Medical Evaluator, but vacated penalties and attorney's fees, deferring these issues for further proceedings. Furthermore, due to the Administrative Law Judge's conduct at trial appearing to border on advocacy, the case was reassigned to a new judge for a fair and impartial decision on the remaining matters.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSouthern California EdisonRichard A. SchryerRoger G. JohnsonDr. HjelmstadDr. Lewkovichcompensatory mechanismsLabor Code section 5814Labor Code section 5814.5utilization review
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Case No. ADJ3622491 (AHM 0147660)
Regular
Jun 30, 2010

FRANCISCO HERRERA vs. CORESTAFF SERVICES, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE

This case involves a workers' compensation applicant claiming bilateral forearm and hand injury. The administrative law judge (WCJ) previously found $0\%$ permanent disability, but the applicant sought reconsideration, arguing for a $12\%$ permanent disability rating based on the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) report. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings because the AME's report lacked sufficient explanation for its impairment conclusions, especially in light of the *Almaraz/Guzman II* decision. The Board also noted that the issue of attorney's fees would be addressed during the further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPermanent Disability RatingWhole Person ImpairmentAMA GuidesAgreed Medical ExaminerDisability Evaluation SpecialistReconsiderationMedical ReportsLegal TheorySubstantial Evidence
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Case No. ADJ12582828
Regular
Jan 03, 2023

TERRY KELLY vs. SAFEWAY

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding injury AOE/COE to multiple body parts. The primary dispute centers on the applicant's occupational group number, with the applicant claiming "butcher" (420) and the defendant arguing "meat cutter" (322), impacting permanent disability ratings. The Board granted reconsideration, finding insufficient evidence to determine the occupational group number and therefore deferring permanent disability for all affected body parts pending further development of the record. The finding of injury AOE/COE to the applicant's cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, bilateral knees, bilateral elbows, and bilateral wrists was upheld.

Occupational Group NumberMeat CutterButcherCumulative TraumaPermanent DisabilityQualified Medical EvaluatorSubstantial EvidenceFurther DevelopmentBody PartsWPI Ratings
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Case No. CV-24-1279
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 11, 2025

In the Matter of the Claim of Michael Howard

Claimant Michael Howard appealed a Workers' Compensation Board decision denying his request to amend his claim to include bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Howard sustained multiple injuries in a 2018 assault, and his claim was later amended for various conditions. His treating physician, Ranga Krishna, diagnosed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in 2021, linking it to the 2018 accident. However, the carrier's consultant found a bilateral wrist sprain but no causally related carpal tunnel syndrome after examinations in 2021 and 2023, citing a lack of corroborative clinical findings despite EMG results. Both the Workers' Compensation Law Judge and the Board credited the carrier's consultant, denying the amendment due to insufficient credible evidence of causation. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, deferring to its factual determinations and assessments of medical witness credibility, which were supported by substantial evidence.

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCausation DisputeMedical Opinion ConflictCredibility of Medical WitnessesSubstantial Evidence ReviewWorkers' Compensation Board AffirmanceClaim Amendment DenialBilateral Wrist InjuryElectromyography FindingsAppellant Burden of Proof
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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
References
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Case No. ADJ9387309
Regular
Oct 20, 2020

ENEDINA GONZALEZ vs. VEOLIA TRANSPORTATION, INC., OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision that denied the applicant's claim for bilateral knee injury. The Board found that the medical evidence regarding the applicant's knee injury was not substantial and required further development. Specifically, the Board deferred the issue of injury AOE/COE to the bilateral knees and returned the matter to the WCJ for further proceedings. This action allows for the re-evaluation of the knee injury claim, considering potential contributions from post-injury weight gain.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardVeolia TransportationAgreed Medical ExaminerQualified Medical ExaminerPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrderArising Out of and Occurring in the Course of EmploymentBilateral KneesCumulative InjurySpecific Injury
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Case No. POM 0244323, POM 0260214
Regular
Jan 14, 2008

BERTHA KOCIAN vs. CLOUGHERTY PACKING dba FARMER JOHN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct a clerical error in the date of injury for applicant's bilateral hand and right knee cumulative trauma claim, changing it to 1980-March 22, 2001. The Board affirmed the original decision denying apportionment of permanent disability to pre-existing conditions, finding defendant failed to provide substantial medical evidence to support their claim. Applicant sustained industrial injury to her bilateral hands and right knee, resulting in 67 percent permanent disability.

KocianClougherty PackingFarmer JohnPOM 0244323POM 0260214Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardssausage stufferindustrial injuryright knee
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Case No. VNO 0474985, VNO 0509055, VNO 0509563
Regular
Sep 18, 2007

RENEE BARCELON vs. PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the temporary disability period, finding applicant totally temporarily disabled from June 21, 2003, through January 11, 2006, based on Dr. Perelman's opinion. This decision affirmed the WCJ's findings regarding industrial injuries to the applicant's right wrist, bilateral shoulders, bilateral upper extremities, neck, and back. The Board also affirmed the need for future medical treatment and the permanent disability award, while modifying the temporary disability end date.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationJoint Findings and AwardJoint Opinion on DecisionPrimary Treating PhysicianPermanent and Stationary DateTemporary Total DisabilityPermanent DisabilityMedical EvidenceWork Restrictions
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Case No. ADJ987312 (OAK 0273831) ADJ1314100 (OAK 0273829) ADJ2663048 (OAK 0273830) ADJ10521891
Regular
Nov 07, 2016

LORETTA LITTLE vs. OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAZELRIGG CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed findings of industrial injury for bilateral plantar fasciitis, lumbar spine, knees, right ankle, and bilateral carpal tunnel. The Board rescinded findings in one case that was not properly set for trial. Three cases were returned to the trial level for specific determinations on temporary disability indemnity and a petition to terminate benefits. The Board also upheld the denial of a penalty claim, the deferral of self-procured medical treatment reimbursement, the permanent and stationary date, and the applicant's occupational group number.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFindings Award and OrdersIndustrial InjuryBilateral Plantar FasciitisLumbar Spine InjuryBilateral Knee InjuryRight Ankle InjuryCarpal Tunnel SyndromeOccupational Group Number
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