Gist, Darlene

Applicant Darlene Gist filed multiple claims against the County of Los Angeles for injuries to numerous body parts arising from a specific injury (July 29, 2015) and disputed cumulative trauma periods. The WCJ issued a combined 76% permanent disability award without Benson apportionment between the specific and cumulative injuries, finding the injuries 'inextricably intertwined' and the correct CT period ended March 31, 2009. Defendant sought reconsideration arguing for separate awards, a later CT date (ending 2017) that would bar psyche PD under Section 4660.1(c)(1), and DEU error on psyche WPI; applicant argued for a higher award by rejecting nonindustrial psyche apportionment. The WCJ's own report recommended vacating the award because the medical record was insufficient to resolve the complex CT period, Benson apportionment, and separate respiratory injury issues. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report, rescinded the June 17, 2022 decision, and remanded for further development of the record.