Edward Lindberg — ADJ15991395

Applicant Edward Lindberg sought reconsideration of a January 27, 2026 Findings, Award and Orders that found industrial injury to his lumbar spine and SI joint resulting in 8% permanent disability and awarded future medical treatment, while deferring the SJDB voucher issue. Applicant challenged the 8% PD rating, arguing the apportionment lacked substantial medical evidence and the record supported additional SI joint impairment, and also contended he should have been awarded a SJDB voucher. After granting reconsideration, the Board encouraged the parties to participate in voluntary mediation, which resulted in the parties filing fully executed Stipulations with Request for Award on September 24, 2026. Because the District Office is precluded from acting on a case pending reconsideration under 8 CCR 10961, the Board rescinded the F, A & O and returned the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the proposed settlement. The Board emphasized this was not a decision on the merits.