ADJ2940818

(STK 0138641)This case is about David Keller, who was awarded permanent disability of eight percent and further medical care after sustaining an industrial injury to his neck and left shoulder as a result of cumulative trauma through July 11, 1997. The defendant, CSAA; Travelers Insurance Company, sought reconsideration of the Findings and Award, arguing that the WCJ erred in awarding applicant a gym membership and an inversion table where these modalities are not specifically covered by evidence-based medicine. The WCJ’s decision was supported by the record and the defendant’s Petition for Reconsideration was denied.

(STK 0138641) is a case in which the California State Automobile Association and Travelers Insurance Company sought reconsideration of a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board decision that found the applicant, David Keller, had sustained injury to his neck and left shoulder as the result of cumulative trauma and was entitled to a gym membership and an inversion table. The defendant argued that the WCJ had wrongfully denied their request to cross-examine the applicant and that this denial violated their due process rights. The Appeals Board granted the defendant’s petition for reconsideration, rescinded the Findings and Award issued December 31, 2008, and returned the matter to the trial level so that the defendant could cross-examine the applicant regarding his claim for medical care