Aliano

The matter herein involves proceedings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (hereinafter WCAB), regarding the workers’ compensation claim of Gregory Robert Aliano against his employer, Canoga Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., (hereinafter Canoga) which was insured by Eldorado Insurance Company (hereinafter Eldorado). Both Aliano and Canoga/ Eldorado assert error in the decision of the WCAB.

Aliano contends that the determination by the WCAB of his level of permanent disability resulting from the industrial injury is in error. Canoga/Eldorado contend that (1) the WCAB erred in granting Aliano’s petition to reopen his claim, (2) the factors of psychiatric permanent disability as determined by the WCAB are erroneous as they fail to accurately reflect to what extent the alleged industrial condition is “labor disabling,” (3) there are other errors in the manner in which the permanent disability was rated; and (4) the WCAB erred in not apportioning more of the permanent disability as not chargeable to Canoga/Eldorado.

We find that the decision of the WCAB to reopen Aliano’s claim withstands attack by Canoga/Eldorado. The balance of Canoga/Eldorado’s contentions are also…