What the panel ordered
WCJ’s Findings and Order rescinded; matter returned to WCJ for further proceedings to develop the recordp. 13
Applicant’s Petition for Reconsideration granted; WCAB issues Decision After Reconsideration rescinding WCJ’s F&O
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.
AOE/COERemandedlumbar spine
WCJ’s finding of no cumulative injury AOE/COE rescinded because PQME opinion is not substantial evidence; record requires further development
From the decision · page 1Applicant seeks reconsideration of the Findings and Order (F&O) of August 11, 2022, wherein the workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) concluded that applicant did not sustain cumulative injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE) and that all other issues were moot.
Permanent disability ratingRemandedlumbar spine