Ferreyra, Martin

Applicant Martin Ferreyra, a log choker, sustained an industrial injury on October 5, 2015 to his thoracic spine, right shoulder, chest/ribs, right-upper extremity, and developed peripheral vascular disease/deep vein thrombosis. The WCJ found 61% permanent disability after apportionment, relying on the AMA Guides rating and declining to find permanent total disability. Applicant sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ should have relied on the opinion of vocational expert Scott Simon, who found applicant not amenable to employment in the open labor market. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the record was not supported by substantial evidence on the issues of permanent disability and apportionment without further development. The Board deferred its final decision pending further review of the merits and the entire record.