Alaska Supreme Court
Silvia v. Tobar v. Remington Holdings LP and Liberty Insurance Company
August 30, 2019447 P.3d 747
Summary
The court vacated the Commission’s decision because the Board’s selection of March 20, 2014 as the date of medical stability was not supported by substantial evidence and the Board and Commission overlooked or misstated significant medical evidence. The court held that Tobar’s self-represented status and related arguments did not require dismissal for waiver, and remanded for further proceedings. The court explained that the Board may, but is not required to, order an independent medical evaluation on remand.