APD 220528
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 220521
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision because it did not contain a finding of fact whether the compensable injury extended to a disputed condition.
APD 220579
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision that the certification of maximum medical improvement / impairment rating became final. The Appeals Panel noted that the certifying doctor was no longer authorized to serve as designated doctor when the certification was submitted, and therefore, the certification was not valid.
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 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 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 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.
APD 220307
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge to make a typographical correction.