Ramirez, Jose

Jose Ramirez, in pro per, sought reconsideration of a December 17, 2024 F&A in which the WCJ found a non-catastrophic industrial injury to multiple body parts and psyche, awarded 40% PD based on PQME Dr. Chang's reports and a DEU consultative rating determination, and excluded any psychiatric component under Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(1). The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ's Opinion on Decision and Report failed to comply with section 5313 because they did not identify the medical reports, WPIs, AMA Guides analysis, or rating strings supporting the 40% PD finding, and failed to explain the catastrophic-injury determination. The Board also found the WCJ improperly relied on a DEU consultative rating determination, which is inadmissible under CCR section 10166(b). As its decision after reconsideration, the Board amended the F&A to defer the PD impairment rating, all section 4660.1(c) issues, permanent-and-stationary status, and attorney's fees, while otherwise affirming the WCJ's decision.