The role the physician served, and the weight the opinion carried. Physicians are named here as the decision names them; we do not score them.
otherNot substantial evidence
Psychological and cognitive permanent disability ratings that would render applicant 100% permanently disabled
Report based on inaccurate history differing from trial testimony; speculative without contemporaneous medical documentation or diagnostic testing
From the decision · page 11The WCJ did not find Dr. Scheinbaum’s report to be substantial medical evidence because it “is based on an inaccurate history which differs in essential aspects from the testimony provided by the Applicant at trial, and is speculative in many respects as there is no review of medical documents contemporaneous with the preexisting conditions
otherRelied upon
66% permanent disability rating for subsequent injury to lumbar spine and bilateral hips
WCJ found report constitutes substantial evidence; SIBTF did not dispute medical substantiality
From the decision · page 6These permanent disability ratings are based on the October 10, 2023 medical report of Suresh Mahawar, M.D., who was hired specifically for a SIBTF evaluation. (Exhibit A11 – Dr. Mahawar report dated October 10, 2023, pp. 21-23.) The WCJ found the report of Dr. Mahawar to constitute substantial evidence.
AMENot reached
Agrees with Dr. Genest regarding P&S rating for prior 2002 injuries
WCJ relied on parties' stipulation to 28% permanent impairment for 2002 injuries based on Dr. Howard's report; no independent credibility determination made by WCAB
From the decision · page 7(Exhibit D13, Order Approving Compromise and Release and Compromise and Release for injuries dated January 22, 2022 and October 8, 2022.) In the Compromise and Release, it states that the “parties agree to permanent disability as outlined in Dr. Mark Howard AME report.” ( Ibid., at ¶ 10.) In his March 12, 2003 report, Dr.
otherNot reached
Provided P&S rating for prior 2002 injuries
Dr. Howard agreed with Dr. Genest's P&S rating; WCJ found parties stipulated to 28% permanent impairment for 2002 injuries based on this rating
From the decision · page 7Howard states that he agrees with Dr. Genest regarding the “P & S rating” but does not specify the rating. (Exhibit D12, Dr. Howard report dated March 12, 2003, p. 4.) While we have not located Dr.
otherNot reached · neurology
1990 neurology consultation documenting seizures and head injury history
WCAB acknowledged existence of contemporaneous 1990 neurology consultation as evidence of prior seizures; no credibility determination or weight analysis performed
From the decision · page 11Sipe, M.D., report dated December 3, 1990), a driver medical evaluation submitted in 1991 (Exhibit A16, Driver Medication Evaluation dated April 15, 1991), and a military discharge dated 1990 (Exhibit A17, Release and Discharge from Active Duty dated October 12, 1990).