Reyn, Louis

Applicant Louis Reyn sustained an October 30, 2015 industrial injury to his back, bilateral knees, left ankle, psyche, lower gastrointestinal system, hypertension, and upper gastrointestinal system. The WCJ issued a Findings, Award and Order on July 10, 2023, finding applicant was not a victim of a violent act, that the injury was not catastrophic under Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(2), and awarding 61% permanent disability after apportionment. Applicant sought reconsideration, arguing he is permanently and totally disabled under LeBoeuf because he is not amenable to vocational rehabilitation, that impairments should be added rather than combined due to synergy, and that the catastrophic injury and violent act exceptions to the psychiatric add-on bar should apply. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding it unclear whether the medical and vocational reporting constituted substantial evidence, and referred the matter to a WCJ at the Appeals Board for a status conference. The Board deferred its final decision on the merits.