What the panel ordered
The Findings of Fact and Award is affirmed as amended: applicant is entitled to temporary disability from September 27, 2016 through June 20, 2017, with jurisdiction reserved regarding payment of benefits, attorney fees, and possible EDD reimbursement.
Defendant sought reconsideration of the WCJ's Findings of Fact and Award issued June 8, 2022. The WCAB granted reconsideration to further study the issues and issued this Opinion and Decision After Reconsideration.
What was disputed, and how it came out
Each issue the panel decided, with the reasoning it gave. An outcome is what this panel did on this record — not a rule, and not a prediction.
Permanent disability ratingMixedlumbar spine · bilateral shoulders · elbow · neck · feet · hypertension · headaches · wrists
Orthopedic QME Dr. Schwarz and treating physician Dr. Kattar found applicant's condition became permanent and stationary on June 21, 2017.
From the decision · page 66. Applicant's condition became permanent and stationary on June 21, 2017. ***