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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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Case No. ADJ9724680
Regular
Sep 17, 2018

JAIME RAMIREZ LEON vs. PEOPLEASE/FTU, NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE

The applicant sought reconsideration of an award denying temporary disability, permanent disability, and further medical care for a right shoulder injury. The applicant argued the primary treating physician's report lacked substantial evidence due to an inadequate history and exam, and the WCJ erred in not relying on the PQME's report. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to develop the record, specifically regarding whether the primary treating physician reviewed an MRI prior to her report. The original award was rescinded, and the matter was returned for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact Award and OrderAdministrative Law JudgePrimary Treating PhysicianPQMESubstantial EvidenceMedical ReportInadequate HistoryInadequate Medical Exam
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Case No. ADJ1715257
Regular
Dec 10, 2010

BYRON BREAULT vs. F MCLINTOCKS SALOON, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding the record inadequate to support the finding of 100% permanent disability. The Board noted due process concerns due to the inadequate record and the WCJ's lack of specific evidentiary support for the decision. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to create a proper record and address vocational evidence concerning earning capacity. The WCJ must ensure all evidence is formally offered and ruled upon, and the decision must be based on specific evidence, not personal opinion.

Petition for ReconsiderationGood Cause to ReopenPermanent Disability RatingVocational Rehabilitation ExpertDue ProcessInadequate RecordSub Rosa VideoSubstantial EvidenceTotal Loss of Earning CapacityFuture Earning Capacity
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Case No. ADJ3581423 (VNO 0484326)
Regular
Oct 24, 2008

GISELA CURIEL vs. REMAX, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further proceedings due to a deficient record. The initial decision lacked a clear summary of issues, stipulated evidence, and admitted exhibits, failing to meet the requirements for a proper trial record as outlined in *Hamilton v. Lockheed*. Therefore, the matter must be remanded to develop the record and allow the WCJ to issue a new decision.

AOE/COEPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardReal Estate AgentIndependent ContractorTemporary Disability Indemnity (TDI)Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)StipulationDevelop the RecordInadequate Record
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Case No. ADJ2949384 (VNO 0519538)
Regular
Nov 29, 2016

JORGE L. COBIAN vs. WESLAR, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

A lien claimant attorney sought reconsideration of an arbitrator's fee division order. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration because the arbitrator failed to timely submit the arbitration record as required by Rule 10865(f). The WCAB rescinded the original order and remanded the case for a new decision, emphasizing the arbitrator's future compliance with record submission rules or party reconstruction of the record if necessary.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationArbitrator's DecisionCarve-out ArbitrationAttorney Fee DivisionWCAB Rule 10865(f)Inadequate RecordRemandRescind DecisionReconstruct Record
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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ269567 (OAK 0340985)
Regular
Jan 20, 2009

ERNEST PERALES vs. YOUNG'S MARKET COMPANY, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES

The WCJ's decision is rescinded due to inadequate medical evidence. The case is returned for further medical record development and a new decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationGrantRescindFurther DevelopmentMedical RecordTemporary DisabilityPermanent and StationaryAgreed Medical EvaluatorOrthopedistFlawed Medical Evidence
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Case No. ADJ3042475 (SAL 0116557)
Regular
Apr 19, 2010

JEFFREY SIBAYAN vs. CITY OF GONZALES, JT2 INTEGRATED RESOURCES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding the medical record regarding the applicant's heart condition and hypertension inadequate. While the statutory presumption of industrial heart trouble for police officers was applicable, the Board found conflicting medical opinions and insufficient evidence to determine if a compensable injury had occurred. The case is returned to the trial level for further medical development and a new decision by the WCJ.

Labor Code section 3212.5heart trouble presumptionpolice officerindustrial injurycardiovascular systemhigh blood pressureventricular hypertrophypresumption rebuttalmedical record inadequacysecond opinion
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Case No. ADJ6916816
Regular
Feb 05, 2013

SARAH HOAGLAND vs. COUNTY OF YUBA

This case concerns a workers' compensation applicant, Sarah Hoagland, who was ordered to produce business records and tax returns. The Appeals Board granted her Petition for Removal, ruling that her tax returns are privileged and cannot be compelled. However, Hoagland must produce her business records, though she may seek protective orders for third-party privacy concerns or request in-camera review. Charity records were deemed outside the subpoena's scope and require a more specific demand.

Petition for RemovalSubpoena Duces TecumTax Records PrivilegeRevenue and Taxation Code Section 19282Webb v. Standard Oil Co.Schnabel v. Superior CourtPublic Policy ExceptionConfidential Financial InformationThird-Party Privacy RightsProtective Order
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Case No. ADJ10939613, ADJ11371215
Regular
Jan 22, 2019

BRIAN COLLINS vs. CITY OF VACAVILLE, INNOVATIVE CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal, rescinding an order that quashed subpoenas for an applicant's former employer personnel and medical records. The Board found that Evidence Code sections 1043-1046, which govern discovery of police personnel records, are not applicable to routine workers' compensation discovery. Filing a workers' compensation claim places the applicant's medical condition at issue, making these records essential for the defense. Therefore, requiring strict adherence to the *Pitchess* procedure would be an absurd procedural hurdle in this context.

Workers' CompensationPetition for RemovalQuashed SubpoenasPolice Officer Personnel RecordsEvidence Code Sections 1043-1046Penal Code Sections 832.7-832.8Pitchess MotionRoutine DiscoveryMedical RecordsPersonnel Records
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