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This case involves Charles Sinclair, a Licensed Vocational Nurse, who sustained an injury to his hands, wrists, and upper extremities on December 21, 2010, resulting in complex regional pain syndrome. The WCJ found Sinclair to be 100% permanently disabled based on the opinions of treating physicians Dr. Baker and Dr. Pelton, and vocational expert Enrique Vega, despite conflicting opinions from other medical examiners. The defendants petitioned for reconsideration, arguing a lack of substantial evidence and insufficient apportionment to prior injuries. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's findings and adopting the WCJ's report, which found the defendant failed to meet their burden of proof regarding apportionment.
CHARLES SINCLAIR vs. RICHARD J. DONOVAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; Legally Uninsured; administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/ STATE CONTRACT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Riverside. 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 Riverside.
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This case involves Charles Sinclair, a Licensed Vocational Nurse, who sustained an injury to his hands, wrists, and upper extremities on December 21, 2010, resulting in complex regional pain syndrome. The WCJ found Sinclair to be 100% permanently disabled based on the opinions of treating physicians Dr. Baker and Dr. Pelton, and vocational expert Enrique Vega, despite conflicting opinions from other medical examiners. The defendants petitioned for reconsideration, arguing a lack of substantial evidence and insufficient apportionment to prior injuries. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's findings and adopting the WCJ's report, which found the defendant failed to meet their burden of proof regarding apportionment.
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