JOHN WADE vs. SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a previous award and remanded the case for further proceedings concerning the applicant's cumulative trauma injury. The primary issues involve how prior and subsequent disabilities should be combined for SIBTF benefits and whether SIBTF is entitled to a credit against the applicant's disability pension. The Board requires further development of the record to determine the extent of overlapping disabilities and the basis for the applicant's pension. The issue of permanent total disability is deferred pending these further proceedings.