Opinion ID: 1314041
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: reasoned decision

Text: Ortiz also alleges that the review panel erred in failing to issue a reasoned opinion. Workers' Comp. Ct. R. of Proc. 11(A) (2004) provides: All parties are entitled to reasoned decisions which contain findings of fact and conclusions of law based upon the whole record which clearly and concisely state and explain the rationale for the decision so that all interested parties can determine why and how a particular result was reached. The judge shall specify the evidence upon which the judge relies. The decision shall provide the basis for a meaningful appellate review. In its opinion, the review panel clearly explained why it believed Ortiz was not entitled to vocational rehabilitation services, which allowed this court to conduct a meaningful appellate review. Thus, we find this assignment of error to be without merit.