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CORTEZ vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

Filed: May 02, 2016
Bakersfield
ADJ9851397

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This case concerns an applicant's claim for $8%$ permanent partial disability related to a right shoulder injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the award was not supported by substantial medical evidence under the AMA Guides. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding neither the treating physician's nor the QME's report provided sufficient evidence. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for further development of the record on permanent disability.

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This case concerns an applicant's claim for $8%$ permanent partial disability related to a right shoulder injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the award was not supported by substantial medical evidence under the AMA Guides. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding neither the treating physician's nor the QME's report provided sufficient evidence. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for further development of the record on permanent disability.

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CORTEZ vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION (2016) – Bakersfield | CompFox