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This case involves applicant Robert Podesta's claim for 100% permanent disability due to a back injury. The defendant, Travelers Insurance Company, seeks reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) award, arguing there's no substantial medical evidence to support the 100% rating. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the ALJ improperly deviated from the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) rating without sufficient legal basis. The Board is remanding the case to the trial level to further develop the medical record and determine the proper permanent disability rating.
ROBERT PODESTA vs. EVENING POST PUBLISHING, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo.
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This case involves applicant Robert Podesta's claim for 100% permanent disability due to a back injury. The defendant, Travelers Insurance Company, seeks reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) award, arguing there's no substantial medical evidence to support the 100% rating. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the ALJ improperly deviated from the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) rating without sufficient legal basis. The Board is remanding the case to the trial level to further develop the medical record and determine the proper permanent disability rating.
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