ADJ4681580

(MON 325243)In this case, Gloria Buzani was seeking reconsideration of a decision by a workers’ compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) that found she sustained an industrial injury to her back, neck, and shoulders while employed as a packer by defendant H & T Seafood, Inc. The WCJ found that she was temporarily disabled from May 10, 2011 through May 10, 2013, and awarded her 15% permanent disability and need for medical treatment. The WCJ recommended reconsideration to correct errors in her decision, but the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the decision, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.

In this case, Gloria Buzani, an applicant, is seeking reconsideration of a workers’ compensation administrative law judge’s (WCJ) April 15, 2013 Findings and Award. The WCJ found that Buzani, while employed on November 12, 2004, sustained an industrial injury to her low back, mid back, neck, and shoulders, resulting in temporary disability for the period October 29, 2005 through October 29, 2007 and awarding indemnity at the rate of $180.00 per week. The WCJ also found that Buzani’s injury caused 15% permanent disability and that she does not require further medical care to cure or relieve her from the effects of this injury. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board granted the