Fred Vannetter — ADJ6943085

Applicant Fred Vannetter petitioned for reconsideration of a February 26, 2020 Findings, Award and Order in which the WCJ found that, following a January 7, 2013 stipulation establishing 55% permanent partial disability from a cumulative injury ending June 18, 2009, applicant did not suffer new and further disability. The Board granted reconsideration and, at its request, the parties participated in a commissioners' settlement conference and agreed to resolve the claims by Compromise and Release filed March 17, 2021. The C&R provided for $172,348.28, less $149,900.68 to fund a Medicare set-aside trust and $22,751 in attorney's fees. The Board reviewed the settlement under Labor Code sections 5001 and 5002 and WCAB Rule 10700, found the amount adequate and in applicant's best interest, and approved it. The Board rescinded the prior Findings, Award and Order and approved the Compromise and Release.