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The Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Reconsideration of the WCJ's March 11, 2021 Findings, Award and Order. Defendant challenged the WCJ's application of the Combined Values Chart (CVC), apportionment to the left knee, and temporary disability findings. The Board determined the QME's analysis for rebutting the CVC and opinions on apportionment lacked substantial medical evidence. Furthermore, the temporary disability award was not supported by sufficient evidence due to inconsistencies in the QME's reports. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior F&A and returned the matter to the trial level for additional proceedings.
BRUCE UMECK vs. BASF CORPORATION, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Reconsideration of the WCJ's March 11, 2021 Findings, Award and Order. Defendant challenged the WCJ's application of the Combined Values Chart (CVC), apportionment to the left knee, and temporary disability findings. The Board determined the QME's analysis for rebutting the CVC and opinions on apportionment lacked substantial medical evidence. Furthermore, the temporary disability award was not supported by sufficient evidence due to inconsistencies in the QME's reports. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior F&A and returned the matter to the trial level for additional proceedings.
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