Franzen, Debbie

Applicant Debbie Franzen sustained an admitted industrial head injury on October 5, 2021 and was paid temporary total disability through September 11, 2022. QME neurologist Dr. Spokoyny opined applicant could return to modified work with restrictions, and the employer sent a written offer of modified work. The WCJ found applicant not entitled to further TD because she refused the modified work offer. The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding applicant had good cause to refuse the offer because the written offer did not list her work restrictions or explain how the duties were modified to accommodate her condition. The Board awarded additional temporary disability benefits from September 12, 2022 through October 3, 2023 at the increased rate of $242.86 per week under Labor Code section 4661.5, in the accrued amount of $13,426.69 less attorneys' fees held in trust pending a fee split between current and former counsel.