Bradford v. Boeing Military Airplanes

Marquardt, J.:

Tony M. Bradford appeals from the order of the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (Board), arguing that (1) the Board erred in concluding that he suffered a work-related injuiy to his right wrist only; (2) the administrative law judge (ALJ) lacked the authority to issue an award; and (3) the prior decisions of this court defining the date of injuiy in carpal tunnel cases require that his injuiy be designated as a permanent partial general bodily disability.

Bradford worked as a mechanic for Boeing Military Airplanes (Boeing) from 1987 until September 1993. Bradford’s job involved…