MARK BRIDGES vs. CITY OF SUNNYVALE, permissibly Self-insured, GREGORY BRAGG and ASSOCIATES, TPA

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration for both the applicant and defendant due to procedural due process issues, specifically the WCJ's reliance on an unserved rater's letter to determine permanent disability. The Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case for further proceedings, including potential cross-examination of the rater and reconsideration of apportionment. The Board expressed no final opinion on the permanent disability rating or apportionment at this stage.