CYNTHIA WILSON vs. ALBERTSONS, INC., permissibly self-insured, administered by SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a prior finding of no ratable permanent disability for a left knee injury. The applicant argues the Agreed Medical Evaluator's report may not adequately capture her disability under the new Almaraz/Guzman precedent, which allows consideration of factors beyond the AMA Guides. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case for further medical record development. This is to allow the Agreed Medical Evaluator to specifically address whether the AMA Guides adequately describe the applicant's disability and, if not, to outline other relevant factors.