Sylvia Espirian — ADJ1110681, ADJ698188

Applicant Sylvia Espirian sustained an industrial injury on January 12, 2000 to her neck, back, knees, right hip, and psyche while employed by the County of Los Angeles. The WCJ found permanent total disability in a Findings and Award issued June 15, 2017, and both parties petitioned for reconsideration—defendant challenging the finding of permanent total disability, and applicant challenging the permanent and stationary date. While the matter was pending, the applicant died. The Board determined that her death triggered Labor Code section 4700, which governs the question of further compensation and recovery by dependents or heirs. The Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings without ruling on the merits of either petition.