APD 241572
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge mistakenly used the wrong date of maximum medical improvement.
APD 240748
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision on finality. The Appeals Panel found that a “Return to Sender – Unclaimed” sticker on an envelope is evidence that the Claimant was provided certification by verifiable means.
APD 240429
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision because the file did not contain an AMA Guide Figure 1 worksheet, which was relied upon by the Administrative Law Judge.
APD 240341
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to make a finding of fact on the disability issue.
APD 230839
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the administrative law judge to make a mathematical correction to the certification of maximum medical improvement and impairment rating.
APD 220106
The Appeals Panel reformed and modified the decision in part, and reversed and remanded in part, holding that the ALJ’s decision was incomplete. The Panel reversed and remanded the determinations on extent of injury, MMI, and impairment rating because those findings relied on designated doctors whose proper appointment was not fully addressed in findings of fact and conclusions of law. The Panel also reversed the determination that Dr. P was properly appointed and remanded for findings on whether both designated doctors were properly appointed under the Act and Division rules.
APD 211971
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s decision regarding extent of injury. The Appeals Panel held that when a designated doctor was not properly appointed in a case, the parties should receive the benefit of an impartial examination by a qualified designated doctor.
APD 210601
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s decision for reconstruction of the record. The Appeals Panel noted that the number of pages indicated on the exhibit list did not match the number of pages in the exhibits.
APD 210431
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision for reconstruction of the record. The Appeals Panel noted that the number of pages indicated on the exhibit list did not match the number of pages in the exhibits.
APD 210292
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision for reconstruction of the record. The Appeals Panel noted that the number of pages indicated on the exhibit list did not match the number of pages in the exhibits.