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| Case Name | General Foundry Service vs. WCAB (Jackson) | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 08/04/1986 | |
| Note | In cases of insidious, progressive diseases, the Board may tentatively rate the disability and reserve jurisdiction until P&S or until the permanent disability is 100%. | |
| Citation | 42 Cal.3d 331; 51 CCC 375 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 29471986 CA |
GENERAL FOUNDRY SERVICE et al. , Petitioners, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD, WILLIAM EDWIN JACKSON et al. , Respondents (Opinion by Reynoso, J. , expressing the unanimous view of the court. )I. Jackson worked as a molder for General Foundry Service (General) for 29 years from 1952 to 1981. General has not provided Jackson with work within his capabilities and he remains unemployed. On petition for reconsideration, however, the judge decided that Jackson's disease was not stationary for a permanent disability rating. In addition, he emphasizes that General did not demonstrate that he was capable of obtaining any other work within his capabilities.
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