ALI POURFARZAD vs. PALMIRA ASSOCIATES, INC., PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an applicant claiming industrial injuries to his spine, psychological system, and central nervous system (sleep disorder) from two separate dates of employment. The administrative law judge initially found injury to the psychological and central nervous systems but required further development of the record for permanent disability and apportionment. The Appeals Board determined that neither party presented substantial evidence regarding the causation and permanency of the claimed psychological and central nervous system injuries. Consequently, these issues are deferred, and the record will be developed further, potentially through an Agreed Medical Evaluator or a court-appointed physician.