Joyce Jeannis — ADJ904464

Applicant Joyce Jeannis sustained an industrial injury to her right knee, low back, and psyche on June 24, 1991 while employed as a domestic helper by the State of California, Department of Social Services/In-Home Supportive Services. A WCJ issued a Findings and Award on July 16, 2019 finding 45% permanent partial disability and need for further medical treatment, which applicant petitioned for reconsideration challenging the reliance on Dr. Purdy's opinion, the failure to develop the record, and the apportionment of permanent disability. After the Board granted reconsideration, the parties participated in a commissioners' settlement conference and agreed to resolve the claim by compromise and release for $99,999.00 (with credits and attorney fees), leaving $27,099.30 payable to applicant. The Board found the settlement adequate and in applicant's best interest, rescinded the Findings and Award, and approved the compromise and release while preserving applicant's right to future medical treatment.