The role the physician served, and the weight the opinion carried. Physicians are named here as the decision names them; we do not score them.
otherPartially credited
Applicant had pre-existing, labor-disabling disability from migraine headaches, hypothyroidism, left ankle surgery, and cholecystectomy; assigned specific WPI ratings for each condition
WCJ found reporting unrebutted but required clarification on extent of permanent disability and whether pre-existing conditions were labor-disabling
From the decision · page 2[T]he only evidence presented at trial on the SIBTF case was the reporting of Dr. Mahawar commissioned by the applicant. In unrebutted reports, Dr. Mahawar concluded applicant did, in fact, have pre-existing, labor-disabling disability resulting from migraine headaches, hypothyroidism, left ankle surgery, and a cholecystectomy. Dr.
otherNot reached
Diagnosed headaches with history going back to childhood; noted occasional tension headaches and more frequent migraine headaches triggered by neck tension
WCJ ordered further development of record regarding Dr. Mahawar's reliance on Dr. Centurion's reports for headache impairment analysis
From the decision · page 3In formulating his opinion on applicant’s WPI for headaches, Dr. Mahawar relied on reporting of Dr. Centurion from 8/19/08 who diagnosed headaches with a history going back to childhood. She had not had a major migraine in several years, but she developed occasional “tension” headaches. On 4/16/2016, Dr.
otherNot reached
Documented laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 2006 by Dr. Hyde
WCJ ordered further development of record to reconcile Dr. Mahawar's reliance on Dr. Lee's report regarding cholecystectomy history with conflicting records
From the decision · page 5WCJ requested confirmation that applicant underwent a Cholecystectomy, as Dr. Mahawar stated, “Dr. Michael Lee documented on 7/31/12 that she had undergone a laparascopic cholecystectomy in 2006 by Dr. Hyde” (Id @ p. 61). The summary of Dr. Lee’s report of 7/31/12, as reported by Dr. Mahawar @ p.