What the panel ordered
May 24, 2021 Findings of Fact and Order rescinded; matter returned to trial level for further proceedings and new decision by WCJ
Petitions for reconsideration of the May 24, 2021 Findings of Fact and Order granted; May 24, 2021 decision rescinded; matter returned to WCJ for further proceedings and new decision
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The WCAB granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior WCJ decision, returning the matter for further proceedings and a new decision.
From the decision · page 1Defendant and lien claimant Dental Trauma Center each seek reconsideration of the May 24, 2021 Findings of Fact and Order issued by the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). We have considered the allegations of the Petitions for Reconsideration and the contents of the reports of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) with respect thereto. Based on our review of the record, and based on the recommendation in the WCJ's June 28, 2021 Report, we will grant reconsideration, rescind the May 24, 2021 Findings of Fact and Order, and return this matter to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision on all issues in the first instance. This is not a final decision on the merits of any issues raised in the petitions and any aggrieved party may timely seek reconsideration of the WCJ's new decision.