CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) Findings and Orders, which found applicant sustained injury to multiple body parts and ordered further development on the issue of permanent disability apportionment. The applicant sought removal, arguing the ALJ improperly shifted the burden of proof for apportionment to them. The WCAB found removal was not warranted because the applicant did not demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. Therefore, the WCAB upheld the ALJ's decision to continue the medical record development on apportionment.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) Findings and Orders, which found applicant sustained injury to multiple body parts and ordered further development on the issue of permanent disability apportionment. The applicant sought removal, arguing the ALJ improperly shifted the burden of proof for apportionment to them. The WCAB found removal was not warranted because the applicant did not demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. Therefore, the WCAB upheld the ALJ's decision to continue the medical record development on apportionment.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.