Corente, Maxine

Applicant Maxine Corente sustained an industrial right wrist carpal tunnel injury on November 26, 2012, resulting in a March 2017 stipulated award of 7% permanent disability based on AME Dr. Max Moses' report finding 50% nonindustrial apportionment. The WCJ later found new and further disability raising overall PD to 26%, and the Board previously rescinded that finding and remanded for development of the record on whether new and further disability arose within the five-year statutory period and for clarification of apportionment. On the Third Findings of Fact, the WCJ again failed to properly analyze these issues, focusing erroneously on the timeliness/specificity of the Petition to Reopen rather than whether applicant's condition demonstrably worsened during the five-year period. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the decision, and again remanded for further development of the record, analysis, and a clear, enforceable decision.