What the panel ordered
The August 2, 2021 Findings, Award and Order is rescinded; matter returned to trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
Reconsideration of the August 2, 2021 Findings and Award; WCAB granted reconsideration to further study the factual and legal issues and now issues a 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.
The WCJ's decision was not based on admitted evidence because the Concentra reports relied upon were not in the record; the PQME's summary of records is not substantial medical evidence. Due process requires a decision based on a complete record.
From the decision · page 2In this case, the WCJ's decision is not based on admitted evidence because the reports from Concentra he relied on to find applicant entitled to medical care and temporary disability were not in the record. The PQME's summary of records is not substantial medical evidence. Therefore, to provide the parties with due process and a decision that does substantial justice, we will rescind the WCJ's decision and return this matter to the trial level to create a complete record.