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 finding of 100% permanent total disability is supported by substantial medical evidence including AME and vocational expert opinions, and the Appeals Board affirms the award of permanent total disability indemnity and medical-legal costs.
From the decision · page 117 (WCJ) found that applicant's admitted December 20, 2005 injury to his low back, psyche and right knee
The facts that decided it
What the panel treated as outcome-determinative, and which side it favoured.
Applicant sustained a December 20, 2005 injury to low back, psyche, and right knee causing temporary total disability and permanent total disability.
Favours Applicant prevailed
This injury and resulting disabilities form the basis for the permanent total disability award.
From the decision · page 117 (WCJ) found that applicant's admitted December 20, 2005 injury to his low back, psyche and right knee
AME Dr. Fredric Newton opined applicant is permanently totally disabled and unable to work due to combined spinal, knee, and psychiatric conditions.