Rubalcava v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

WOODS (A. M.), P. J.

In this review proceeding, we conclude respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Board) erred in rescinding the finding of the workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) that petitioner’s earning capacity is sufficient to produce permanent disability indemnity at the maximum rate under Labor Code section 4453, subdivision (c)(4). 1

Petitioner (applicant) admittedly sustained industrial injury to her left hand on April 10, 1986, when her fingers were amputated by a cheese grinder she was operating in the course of her employment by defendant Pizzamania, insured by…