Industrial Injury Case Study

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I am writing to provide you with an updated status concerning the above-referenced industrial injury case.

New Applicant’s Attorney and The Applicant’s Second Industrial Injury Claim

As you know, the applicant’s previous attorney, Mr. John Carty, was replaced by Mr. Juan Vera. After taking over the applicant’s case, Mr. Vera filed a new Application for Adjudication of Claim for a cumulative trauma injury. The CT claim spans from October 28, 2015 through October 28, 2016. This claim has been assigned case number ADJ10870282. At this time, we are still not in receipt of this Application for Adjudication of Claim. If you are in possession of this new Application, please provide a copy to our office to update our file.

The applicant’s attorney has requested discovery including our medical file, pleadings information, and
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Consultative Report from the Disability Evaluation Unit

As you may recall, the previous applicant’s attorney requested a consultative rating of Panel Qualified Medical Examiner Dr. Caviale’s January 16, 2017 supplemental report. This request was made on February 15, 2017. For many months, we did not receive this report. After contacting the DEU, we learned the consultative rating was completed on April 26, 2017. A copy of the report was forwarded to our office. Enclosed please find a copy of the DEU’s consultative rating for PQME Dr. Caviale’s January 16, 2017 supplemental report.

As you can see, the string rating provided by the DEU matches our string rating. The DEU rated Dr. Caviale’s report as providing the applicant with 3% permanent disability. A 3% PD equals nine weeks of indemnity. As a seasonal worker, the applicant’s PD rate is the minimum $160.00 per week. Therefore, nine weeks of indemnity equals $1,440.00.

Additional Supplemental Reports Requested from PQME, Dr.