ADJ7776408

In this case, Ronald Faulkner, the applicant, was seeking reconsideration of a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denying his petition for reimbursement of medical fees in excess of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS). The WCAB denied the petition, citing the fact that the OMFS does not provide an exception for extraordinary circumstances. The WCAB also commended the medical provider for their valuable services, but noted that the relief sought was not available under the Labor Code.

In this case, Ronald Faulkner filed a petition for removal against Cat Clinic Inc. and Fireman’s Fund Insurance. The petition was denied as a petition for disqualification, as it should have been filed as a petition for disqualification, not a petition for removal. The petition was denied as it failed to comply with Labor Code section 5311 or WCAB Rule 10452, and there was no proof other than hearsay to support the allegation of bias. The remaining contentions of bias were also found to be without merit. The petition for disqualification was denied.

In this case, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Removal and Petition for Disqualification filed by Jeannette Martello, M.D., against Cat Clinic Inc. and Fireman’s Fund Insurance. The Board found that there was no action or order from which a petition for removal may be filed and that there was no evidence that the WCJ was biased against petitioner.

In this case, Ronald Faulkner filed a petition for reconsideration against Cat Clinic and Fireman’s Fund. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition because it was not verified in violation of Labor Code section 5902. Had the petition been verified, it would have been denied on the merits.