What the panel ordered
Petition for Reconsideration denied; Findings and Award of November 14, 2024 affirmed.
Defendant sought reconsideration of the November 14, 2024 Findings and Award; the WCJ had found applicant sustained an industrial injury to her heart resulting in 5% permanent disability.
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.
Dr. Levy's reports were found to be substantial medical evidence supporting that the applicant sustained an industrial injury to her heart, including aggravation of mitral valve prolapse and ventricular ectopy, with ongoing need for medical care. No contradictory medical evidence was found.
From the decision · page 5Based upon our review of Dr. Levy's reports, including his October 23, 2023 report, Dr. Levy took an accurate and adequate history of the injury, thoroughly examined the applicant, reviewed all medical records provided, and explained how and why the industrial work exposure caused applicant's complaints. Dr. Levy also completed necessary testing including a treadmill test, exercise oximetry, and echocardiogram. (Joint Exhibit CC.) As such, we find that Dr. Levy's reporting constitutes substantial medical evidence of injury AOE/COE to the heart and need for an award of future medical treatment to cure or relieve applicant from the effects of the injury.