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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision due to improperly identified exhibits and a lack of specific record citations in the opinion. The WCJ improperly admitted grouped medical reports and failed to cite which specific reports formed the basis of the Findings and Award. While the Appeals Board acknowledges the potential admissibility of the applicant's treating physician's later report, the WCJ retains discretion over its admission. The case is returned for further proceedings to allow for proper development of the record and a clearer articulation of the WCJ's reasoning.
ALFREDO JORDAN RAMOS vs. BEN'S ROOFING, INC., REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Oakland.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision due to improperly identified exhibits and a lack of specific record citations in the opinion. The WCJ improperly admitted grouped medical reports and failed to cite which specific reports formed the basis of the Findings and Award. While the Appeals Board acknowledges the potential admissibility of the applicant's treating physician's later report, the WCJ retains discretion over its admission. The case is returned for further proceedings to allow for proper development of the record and a clearer articulation of the WCJ's reasoning.
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