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Defendant sought reconsideration of the April 11, 2025 Findings, Award, and Orders (FA&O), where the WCJ found the reporting of PQME, Dr. Albert Simpkins, to be substantial medical evidence, with the exception of apportionment. Applicant, Evyette Gaines, was found to have sustained injury AOE/COE to the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and psyche, resulting in 38% permanent disability. Defendant contended that Dr. Simpkins' apportionment findings constituted substantial medical evidence and that the WCJ misapplied legal precedents. After considering the petition and the WCJ's report, the Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration.
Evyette Gaines vs. Riverside University Health System 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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Defendant sought reconsideration of the April 11, 2025 Findings, Award, and Orders (FA&O), where the WCJ found the reporting of PQME, Dr. Albert Simpkins, to be substantial medical evidence, with the exception of apportionment. Applicant, Evyette Gaines, was found to have sustained injury AOE/COE to the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and psyche, resulting in 38% permanent disability. Defendant contended that Dr. Simpkins' apportionment findings constituted substantial medical evidence and that the WCJ misapplied legal precedents. After considering the petition and the WCJ's report, the Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration.
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