Which body reviews a permanent disability apportionment report for an unrepresented worker?

• A. Industrial Medical Council
• B. Administrative Director
• C. WCAB for review by the WCJ
• D. Director of Industrial Relations

Answer: (C)

When a permanent disability apportionment report is at issue in a California workers’ compensation case, the review of that report and the associated findings is handled at the appellate level by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The WCAB serves as the body that reviews decisions made by the Workers’ Compensation Judge and can evaluate the medical‑legal documents, including any apportionment determinations, to ensure proper application of the law and fairness in the process. If needed, the WCAB may remand matters back to a WCJ for further action or clarification.

Other bodies in the system don’t perform this review role. The Industrial Medical Council, Administrative Director, and Director of Industrial Relations have different functions within the workers’ compensation framework and do not review permanent disability apportionment reports for unrepresented workers.