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Case No. GRO 0029797
Regular
Dec 21, 2007

MARLENA MOORE vs. ALBERTSONS, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the medical record regarding applicant's headaches. While the applicant's injury to her neck and right shoulder was affirmed, the WCJ's denial of injury to bilateral upper extremities and headaches was modified. The case is remanded for further proceedings specifically on the industrial causation of the applicant's headaches.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMarlena MooreAlbertsonsSpecialty Risk ServicesGRO 0029797Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryRight Shoulder InjuryBilateral Upper Extremities
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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. ADJ6875600
Regular
Aug 11, 2014

SHARON WALTER vs. INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL GROUP, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award, returning the case for further proceedings. Applicant disputed findings regarding psychic injury, headaches, and permanent disability, arguing that post-injury employment should be considered and medical evidence of headaches was overlooked. The WCJ's report recommended granting the petition and further proceedings are now ordered.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and Orderindustrial injurytemporary disabilitypermanent disabilitypsycheheadachespost injury employmentLabor Code section 4658(d)(2)permanent total disability
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Case No. ADJ204379 (SBR 0326740)
Regular
Nov 23, 2016

ROBERT DIEHL vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant failed to prove injury to his psyche and headaches. The Board found the petition timely due to a substantial amendment to the applicant's permanent disability rating in the original award. However, the medical evidence presented by the applicant was insufficient to establish industrial causation for his headaches. Furthermore, the Board declined to order further development of the record, as discovery had closed prior to the mandatory settlement conference.

Petition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings AwardBurden of ProofIndustrial CausationHeadachesPermanent DisabilityTimeliness of PetitionJudicial FunctionSubstantial Material ChangeLabor Code Section 5903
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Case No. ADJ218867
Regular
Apr 13, 2011

SANDY FRIZZELL vs. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, CHARTIS COSTA MESA, SCIF STATE EMPLOYEES SACRAMENTO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision regarding Sandy Frizzell's claim against the Department of Parks and Recreation. The petitioner, State Compensation Insurance Fund, contested the 17% disability rating assigned for Ms. Frizzell's headaches, arguing it was improperly calculated. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's report, which found the rating expert's testimony credible and unimpeached. The judge's report explained that the rating appropriately reflected the intermittent nature of the headaches, as testified by the expert.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration DeniedRating Expert TestimonyUnimpeached TestimonyCredible TestimonyLyme DiseaseContinuing TraumaState Compensation Insurance FundResource EcologistDisability Evaluation Specialist
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Case No. ADJ9379623
Regular
May 18, 2018

ETHERY AMARI vs. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied her request for an additional neurology Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The applicant sustained admitted injuries including to her spine and shoulder, and also claimed headaches. Her treating physician recommended a neurology consult twice, and the applicant testified about worsening headaches post-injury. The Board found that these factors constituted good cause and demonstrated significant prejudice, warranting the appointment of a neurology QME panel.

Petition for RemovalPanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorNeurology QMEWCABFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryCervical SpineLumbar SpineHeadachesPrimary Treating Physician
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Case No. ADJ6619965 ADJ9843987
Regular
Jul 16, 2018

JESUS ZARAGOZA vs. KOOL KOUNTRY, LLC, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Board granted reconsideration to review the finding of injury to the bladder, sleep disorder, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive disability/headaches, as well as the applicant's earnings. The Board affirmed the finding of injury to the bladder, sleep disorder, and sexual dysfunction but reversed the finding of injury related to cognitive impairment/headaches, finding insufficient medical evidence. Additionally, the Board amended the applicant's earnings to $270.00 per week, based on the parties' stipulation regarding the permanent disability rate, and affirmed the overall award except for these specific modifications.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings of FactAwardAdministrative Law JudgePermanent DisabilityAverage Weekly EarningsStipulationAgreed Medical ExaminerQualified Medical Examiner
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Case No. ADJ7438046
Regular
Nov 28, 2016

Bridgitte Strawberry vs. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

The applicant sought reconsideration of a prior award, primarily contesting the exclusion of headaches and sleep apnea as industrial injuries and the rating methodology for lumbar spine and right knee injuries. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming that headaches and sleep apnea were not industrially caused but found the applicant entitled to a 15% increase in permanent disability. Crucially, the Board determined the Agreed Medical Examiner's alternative *Almaraz/Guzman* ratings for the lumbar spine and right knee were valid, requiring a return to the trial level for new rating instructions and further proceedings on permanent disability and apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLegally UninsuredFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryPsycheLumbar SpineRight KneeHypertensionGERDPermanent Disability
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Case No. ADJ5668010
Regular
Jan 29, 2016

RAGHBIR MAHIL vs. FOSTER FARMS

This case concerns applicant Raghbir Mahil's appeal of a WCJ's decision regarding his 2002 industrial injury. The WCJ found injury to the neck and psyche, awarding 42% permanent disability based on the AMA Guides and denying injury to the right upper extremity and headaches. Applicant argued for total permanent disability, no psychiatric apportionment, and the application of the 1997 rating schedule. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, returning the matter for re-rating permanent disability under the 1997 Schedule due to the timing of temporary disability payments. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings, including no injury to the right upper extremity or headaches, and the need for neck treatment only.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRaghbir MahilFoster FarmsOpinion Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Awardadmitted industrial injuryneck injurypsyche injurypermanent disabilityAMA Guides
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Case No. ADJ7825337, ADJ7825332
Regular
Sep 04, 2014

JENNIFER MELVILLE vs. XEROX CORPORATION, JEFFREY S. SCHWARTZ, SPECIALTY RISK

This case concerns Jennifer Melville's appeal of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision regarding her industrial injuries with Xerox Corporation. The applicant sought compensation for neck, lumbar spine, and headache injuries, but her claims for shoulder, upper extremity, knee, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), internal, and sleep disorders were disputed. While the WCJ found 31% permanent disability for neck, spine, and headaches, the applicant appealed issues including a 15% permanent disability increase, a job displacement voucher, and the denial of TOS compensation. The WCAB deferred the decision on the 15% increase due to insufficient evidence and affirmed the WCJ's findings on other issues, with one commissioner dissenting on the TOS causation.

Thoracic Outlet SyndromeAgreed Medical ExaminerCumulative TraumaPermanent DisabilityTemporary DisabilityLabor Code section 4658(d)(2)Supplemental Job Displacement VoucherLabor Code section 4658.5Credit for Disability PaymentsIndustrial Causation
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