Foster, Phil

Applicant Phil Foster, a Verizon salesperson, claimed a cumulative trauma injury (November 14, 2014 through his April 23, 2024 termination) to multiple body parts. The WCJ found AOE/COE injury to the low back, neck, left shoulder, left hand, and left wrist; set a single section 5412 date of injury of August 15, 2019; and held the claim was not barred by section 3600(a)(10) post-termination. Applicant sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred by finding only one date of injury, contending a second date of injury ending in April 2024 (last day of injurious exposure) should have been found and that the August 15, 2019 date should be limited to the low spine. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding it was not persuaded the WCJ applied the proper legal analysis under sections 3600(a)(10) or 5412 or that substantial evidence supported the decision. The Board deferred a final decision pending further study of the factual and legal issues.