Vasquez, Concepcion

Applicant Concepcion Vasquez, a nurse, claimed injury on August 6, 2012, to multiple body systems while employed by Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. The WCJ issued a First Amended Findings of Fact, Awards and Order on February 21, 2023, finding the injury caused permanent total disability. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration challenging the permanent total disability finding. The WCAB granted reconsideration to study the issues and requested a commissioners' settlement conference, after which the parties filed a fully executed Compromise and Release on July 17, 2023. To expedite review and approval of the settlement, the Board rescinded the February 21, 2023 decision and remanded the matter to the WCJ to consider the Compromise and Release, expressly declining to rule on the merits of the reconsideration petition.