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Case No. ADJ9506185
Regular
Jul 13, 2016

JIM NEWELL vs. COUNTY OF KERN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Kern's petition for reconsideration of an award to Jim Newell. The award was based on industrial cumulative trauma to the lumbar spine and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, including left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). The County argued there was insufficient evidence of LVH and sought further medical development, specifically a cardiac MRI. The Board found that the existing medical evidence, including echocardiograms and expert testimony, constituted substantial evidence to support the LVH diagnosis, making further testing unnecessary.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCounty of KernJim NewellSheriff's Sergeantcumulative traumalumbar spinecirculatory systemhypertensionhypertensive cardiovascular diseaseleft ventricular hypertrophy
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Case No. ADJ11428234
Regular
Oct 17, 2025

RAMON COLLADO vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CENTINELA STATE PRISON

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues in Ramon Collado's case against the California Department of Corrections and Centinela State Prison. Collado sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order from July 28, 2021, which concluded he failed to prove an industrially caused heart/hypertension injury between December 20, 2012, and August 14, 2018. The Board found the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion on whether Collado's condition was an aggravation or mere exacerbation of prior injuries was unclear and contradictory, failing to constitute substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, including the development of the medical record and a determination on the applicability of Labor Code section 3212 presumptions.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardRamon ColladoCalifornia Department of CorrectionsCentinela State PrisonState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Orderworkers' compensation administrative law judgeindustrially caused injuryexacerbation
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Case No. ADJ6626086
Regular
Feb 06, 2017

DAVID ROBINSON vs. CITY OF FRESNO

This case involves a police officer who suffered a stroke and hypertension. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the prior award, finding the Labor Code Section 3212.5 presumption of "heart trouble" did not apply to the applicant's 2008 stroke. However, the case is returned to the trial level to develop the record on whether the applicant's employment caused his hypertension, which then led to the stroke. The defendant can also present arguments regarding permanent disability calculation upon remand.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCity of Fresnopolice officerindustrial injuryhypertensioncerebellar strokeLabor Code Section 3212.5presumption of industrial injuryleft ventricular hypertrophyechocardiogram
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Case No. ADJ9771839
Regular
Jan 27, 2020

MICHAEL KARLIS vs. CITY OF GLENDALE

This case involves a firefighter's workers' compensation claim for injuries including to his spine, skin, and cardiovascular system. The defendant appealed the initial award, arguing for a cardiac MRI, disputing the cause of GERD, and questioning the disability rating for the skin condition. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address these issues. Ultimately, the Board affirmed the award, reducing the permanent disability rating slightly to 87% due to a re-evaluation of the skin condition impairment rating.

GERDNSAIDLVHechocardiogramcardiac MRIactinic keratosisprecancerous lesionsdisfigurementAMA Guidespermanent disability rating
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Case No. ADJ2046824 (FRE 0248514)
Regular
Oct 11, 2010

OSCAR CARTER vs. COUNTY OF FRESNO, YORK INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an award finding a deputy sheriff sustained industrial hypertension, stroke, and heart disease. The defendant argued the medical evidence was insufficient for the presumption of industrial injury. The Board rescinded the award and remanded for further proceedings because the trial judge's order for further development of the record was untimely, but the judge's rationale for needing more evidence regarding potentially erroneous medical measurements was persuasive. Therefore, the case will return to the trial level for additional proceedings to ensure substantial evidence supports the findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeputy SheriffIndustrial HypertensionStrokeHypertensive Heart DiseaseLabor Code Section 4850Petition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardWCJAgreed Medical Evaluator
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Case No. ADJ4225526 (GOL 0092072)
Regular
Apr 20, 2017

JESUS ARROYO vs. JOHN CRAVENS PLASTERING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves Jesus Arroyo's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. Medical evidence from Dr. Markovitz established that Arroyo suffered a total and permanent disability resulting from industrial injuries, including an aortic aneurysm repair and subsequent strokes. The Board found Dr. Markovitz's opinions constituted substantial medical evidence, despite conflicting defense opinions, and affirmed that all necessary medical care and permanent disability were industrially caused.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJesus ArroyoJohn Cravens PlasteringState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationAgreed Medical ExaminerGerald Markovitzechocardiogramaortic root dilationexpanding aortic aneurysm
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Case No. ADJ6918172
Regular
Sep 20, 2012

TODD DEARMORE vs. COUNTY OF KERN, Permissibly Self-Insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding the applicant sustained industrial injury with 47% permanent disability. The Board agreed with the defendant that the applicant was not entitled to a 15% increase in permanent disability payments because he had not lost time from work. The Board otherwise affirmed the original decision, relying on the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion for permanent disability. The applicant's attorney fee was amended to reflect the modified award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCounty of Kernindustrial injurypermanent disabilityLabor Code section 4658(d)agreed medical evaluatorpermanent and stationary dateechocardiogramleft ventricular hypertrophyregular work offer
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Case No. ADJ10961264, ADJ13374764
Regular
Nov 07, 2025

JUAN SALAZAR vs. REDLANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, KEENAN ASSOCIATES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ)

ADJ10961264ADJ13374764Redlands Unified School DistrictKeenan AssociatesOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationQualified Medical EvaluatorQMEClayton Patchett M.D.Joint Findings; Order Vacating Submission and Orders Developing the RecordPetition for Removal
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