Hwang, Soon Hee

Lien claimants WestStar Physical Therapy and WSPT Network sought reconsideration of a WCJ's F&O that found applicant Soon Hee Hwang did not sustain an industrial injury and disallowed their liens. The WCJ had concluded that QME Dr. Bolling's report was not substantial evidence because the detailed physical job duties described in the report did not match the stipulated 'office manager' occupation (occupational group 111), creating a discrepancy that undermined the accuracy of applicant's reported history. The Appeals Board majority disagreed, holding that the WCJ engaged in 'overly technical reliance on stipulated occupation numbers' and that Dr. Bolling provided a detailed, credible list of job duties while being aware applicant was a manager. The Board found Dr. Bolling's report constituted substantial evidence sufficient to establish AOE/COE. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the F&O, substituted a new F&O finding injury AOE/COE, and deferred the remaining lien issues. Commissioner Razo dissented, adopting the WCJ's Report.