Category Archives: Permanent Disability

Add or Combine? How Robasciotti v. Maxim Healthcare Redefines the “Kite” Analysis for Multiple Disabilities

Introduction A recent panel decision out of the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board—Robasciotti v. Maxim Healthcare (2024 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 365)—provides important lessons on how multiple impairments may be combined or “added” when rating an injured worker’s permanent disability. In particular, it underscores the continued importance of the “Kite doctrine,” which allows for […]

Examining the En Banc Decision in Vigil v. County of Kern: A Defense Perspective on Permanent Disability and Apportionment

The recent en banc decision in Vigil v. County of Kern has set a new benchmark in the interpretation of workers’ compensation laws, particularly regarding the evaluation of permanent disabilities and the principles of apportionment. This case provides critical guidance for defense attorneys who navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation claims. Here, the attorneys at […]