Vilma Angeles — ADJ7915626

Applicant Vilma Angeles sustained an admitted cumulative trauma injury through May 1, 2010, to her neck, bilateral upper extremities, shoulders, and psyche while working as a medical records supervisor. The WCJ found 74% permanent disability and awarded $114,118.88, but applicant sought reconsideration arguing she was permanently totally disabled. The Board granted reconsideration and amended the award to find applicant 100% permanently disabled, relying on vocational evidence from Jeff Malmuth establishing she was not amenable to vocational rehabilitation and could not return to the open labor market. The Board found Dr. Shaw's apportionment opinions were not substantial evidence because they lacked explanation for changing from 20% to 10%, and Dr. Heckman had revised his psyche apportionment to find no non-industrial component. The matter was returned to the trial level for a new award of permanent total disability.