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Catching Up on Some Zs in California – Sleep Disorders
Posted on 20 Feb 2012 by Robert G. Rassp, Esq.

By Robert G. Rassp, Esq. Whole person impairment ratings for sleep disorders in Table 13-4, and the instructions for use on page 317 of the AMA Guides Fifth Edition have created conflicting WCAB panel decisions on whether a sleep disorder can exist... Read More

Settlement Did Not Affect Right to Further Medical Treatment for Sleep Apnea: Cal. Comp. Cases July Advanced Postings (7/17/2012)
Posted on 17 Jul 2012 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the fourth batch of advanced postings for the July 2012 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2012 LexisNexis. All rights reserved. City... Read More

California Workers’ Comp Case Roundup (3/12/2015)
Posted on 12 Mar 2015 by California Compensation Cases Staff

CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. 80 No. 2 February 2015 A Report of En Banc and Significant Panel Decisions of the WCAB and Selected Court Opinions of Related Interest, With a Digest of WCAB Decisions Denied Judicial Review CONTENTS OF THIS... Read More

Catching Up on Some Zs in California – Sleep Disorders
Posted on 20 Feb 2012 by Robert G. Rassp, Esq.

By Robert G. Rassp, Esq. Whole person impairment ratings for sleep disorders in Table 13-4, and the instructions for use on page 317 of the AMA Guides Fifth Edition have created conflicting WCAB panel decisions on whether a sleep disorder can exist... Read More

Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Posted on 22 Sep 2010 by LexisNexis Occupational Injuries & Illnesses S

Shift work sleep disorder, also called shift work disorder, is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by symptoms of tiredness, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and excessive daytime sleepiness. Shift work sleep disorder can lead to accidents and... Read More

Settlement Did Not Affect Right to Further Medical Treatment for Sleep Apnea: Cal. Comp. Cases July Advanced Postings (7/17/2012)
Posted on 17 Jul 2012 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the fourth batch of advanced postings for the July 2012 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2012 LexisNexis. All rights reserved. City... Read More