Gena Bienkowski vs. Giorgio Armani Corporation, American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance, Broadspire, Royal, Sunalliance, Aeropoint Capital Corporation, Firemen's Fund Insurance Company

This case concerns applicant Gena Bienkowski's workers' compensation claim for bilateral upper extremities and thoracic outlet injury. The Appeals Board amended the original award, establishing a single cumulative trauma injury ending August 26, 1998, rather than two separate injuries. The Board also clarified permanent disability, life pension rate, and temporary disability rate calculations, affirming the WCJ's 72% permanent disability rating. Attorney fees were correctly assessed against the applicant's award as the initial filing was a Stipulated Findings and Award, not an application.