Fana, Fariba

Applicant Fariba Fana sustained an industrial injury on July 14, 2015 while working as a computer programmer for UC San Diego, including CRPS to multiple body parts. After the WCJ found 100% permanent total disability without apportionment in an April 3, 2024 F&A, defendant petitioned for reconsideration, and the WCJ then issued an Order vacating that F&A to further develop the record through a supplemental report from the court-appointed IME (Dr. Joshua Pal) and an additional vocational expert opinion. Applicant petitioned for removal/reconsideration, arguing the F&A was fully supported by the existing record and that there was no good cause to reopen. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration as a preliminary matter, deferring a final decision on the merits pending further review of whether the record was substantial enough to support the WCJ's findings or whether further development was warranted.