Cisneros v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

STONE (S. J.), P. J.

Here we hold that, when a qualified injured worker signs a compromise and release which states he is not interested in receiving vocational rehabilitation services and which also states that the agreement does not release any claim to rehabilitation benefits, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board is not required to make a finding pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 10870. We also hold that, if the worker does not timely object to the termination of rehabilitation services, he must come within the requirements of Labor Code section 5410 in…