Viegas v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

DALSIMER, J.

Petitioner, Larry Viegas, seeks review of the order of respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (hereinafter Board) denying reconsideration. Specifically, petitioner challenges Board’s order refusing to impose multiple penalties for successive delays in payment of temporary disability benefits and in reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment.

On June 10, 1977, petitioner was injured in an industrial accident while employed by respondent Williams Brothers Market as a meat cutter. Thereafter, during 1977, 1978, and early 1979, petitioner incurred expenses…