Zhang, Heidi

Applicant Heidi Zhang, a director for CSU Long Beach Research Foundation, claimed industrial injury on October 31, 2012 to her back, bilateral hips, and later amended to include teeth among other body parts. After settling the case-in-chief via Compromise and Release, the lien of The Dental Trauma Center proceeded to trial on whether applicant sustained industrial injury to her teeth and defendant's liability for self-procured dental treatment. The WCJ found industrial injury to the teeth and that the self-procured dental treatment was reasonable and required, with the value based on the OMFS. Defendant sought reconsideration, arguing that the reports of Dr. Schames (dentist) and Dr. Pietruszka did not constitute substantial medical evidence because they failed to review prior treating doctors' and QMEs' records. The WCAB denied reconsideration, holding the dental reports were substantial evidence and that under section 4600 there is no apportionment of medical treatment once industrial causation is established.