Gangwish v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

KLEIN, P. J.

Introduction

Phillip Gangwish, injured while a firefighter/inspector for the City of Los Angeles Fire Department (City), petitions this court for increased compensation under Labor Code section 4650 for late payment of permanent disability (PD) benefits, and under section 5814 for nonpayment under section 4650. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the increased compensation on grounds not raised before its decision issued, which Gangwish claims violated due process and is contrary to the record.

The City answers that increased compensation under section 4650…