CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended a previous award. The Board found that the administrative law judge erred by failing to address the applicant's vocational expert evidence concerning permanent total disability. The Board also directed the judge to incorporate an agreed medical evaluator's opinion on right ankle impairment if the vocational evidence is rejected. Jurisdiction was reserved on the issue of permanent disability, allowing for further evaluation of the vocational evidence.
VALERIE TRUJILLO vs. COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a workers' compensation case decided in Pomona. 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 Pomona.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended a previous award. The Board found that the administrative law judge erred by failing to address the applicant's vocational expert evidence concerning permanent total disability. The Board also directed the judge to incorporate an agreed medical evaluator's opinion on right ankle impairment if the vocational evidence is rejected. Jurisdiction was reserved on the issue of permanent disability, allowing for further evaluation of the vocational evidence.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.