Spencer, De'Mesha

Applicant De'Mesha Spencer, a production manager for Mad Engine, Inc., petitioned for reconsideration of a November 15, 2022 Findings and Award in which the WCJ found she sustained industrial injury to her wrists and hands during her employment from November 1, 2015 through September 6, 2016, but did not sustain injury to her lumbar and cervical spine, circulatory system, skin, and psyche. Applicant contended the WCJ erred in finding her injury did not affect her neck, back, and psyche. The WCAB granted reconsideration to study the issues, and at the Board's request the parties participated in a commissioners' settlement conference, ultimately filing a fully executed Compromise and Release on July 6, 2023. To expedite review and approval of the settlement, the Board rescinded the November 15, 2022 Findings and Award and remanded the matter to the WCJ to consider the Compromise and Release. The Board stated its decision was not a ruling on the merits and that the WCJ could reinstate his decision if he did not approve the settlement.