Eli Anaya — ADJ10483000

Applicant Eli Anaya, a special agent for the California Department of Corrections, claimed a cumulative trauma injury through November 30, 2014 affecting his lumbar spine, cervical spine, left shoulder, left leg, and gastrointestinal system. The WCJ found injury AOE/COE to the lumbar spine, cervical spine, GI system, and left shoulder, resulting in 58% permanent disability, with non-industrial apportionment applied only to the GI system. Defendant sought reconsideration arguing that the PTP's reporting was not substantial evidence and that the QME's opinion on causation, PD, and apportionment should control. The Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the F&A, holding that the PTP Dr. Haronian's reporting on cervical spine causation and lumbar spine impairment rating constituted substantial evidence, and that the QME Dr. Etemad's apportionment opinions for the orthopedic parts were too inconsistent and unexplained to constitute substantial evidence.