What the panel ordered
Petition for reconsideration granted to award permanent disability without apportionment; permanent and total disability claim denied; Findings and Award amended accordingly.
Applicant sought reconsideration of the May 10, 2024 Amended Joint Findings and Award regarding permanent disability and apportionment in two cases.
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.
ApportionmentApplicant prevailedhead · bilateral wrists and hands · sleep disorder
The QME's apportionment opinions were found conclusory and lacking explanation, thus not substantial medical evidence, entitling applicant to an unapportioned award.
From the decision · page 4Here, neurology QME Dr. Shorr has identified permanent disability resulting from both applicant's specific and cumulative injuries. With respect to the specific injury of May 11, 2011,