Lawson, Wade

Applicant Wade Lawson, a maintenance worker for the City of Eureka (permissibly self-insured), sustained an admitted industrial injury to his left foot and ankle on February 17, 2021. The sole disputed issue at trial was whether his Charcot joint syndrome was industrial. The WCJ found the condition industrial, relying on the opinion of PTP orthopedist Dr. Mark Schakel over QME orthopedist Dr. David Broderick, and defendant sought reconsideration. The Board found that neither physician had reviewed the entire substantial medical record, consistent with the WCJ's own prior order to develop the record. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the Findings and Award, and remanded for further development of the record—directing Dr. Schakel to review all pertinent records and issue a supplemental report.