APD 220497
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge to make a mathematical correction to the certification of maximum medical improvement / impairment rating.
APD 220569
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to make findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a decision regarding all of the disputed conditions.
APD 220417
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to rule on whether the attorney fee order became final because the self-insured failed to file a timely dispute.
APD 220430
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge should not have required expert evidence of causation with regard to the right shoulder rotator cuff strain.
APD 220456
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision for reconstruction of the record. The Appeals Panel noted that the recording abruptly stopped while the ombudsman was presenting the claimant’s opening argument.
APD 220457
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge should not have required expert evidence of causation with regard to the thoracic sprain/strain.
APD 220360
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision regarding the certification of impairment rating. The Appeals Panel noted that the certifying doctor assigned impairment for the Claimant’s right wrist using range-of-motion measurements taken for supination and pronation, which are not appropriate measurements for the wrist.
APD 220479
The Appeals Panel affirmed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision regarding compensability. The Appeals Panel noted that, while the Administrative Law Judge referenced the wrong clinic, the incorrect reference of the clinic name did not cause an improper decision in the case.
APD 220318
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision regarding disability because the decision found disability through the date of the CCH, which exceeded the scope of the issue.
APD 220411
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge to make a mathematical correction to the certification of maximum medical improvement / impairment rating.