Carol Doney — ADJ5736169

Applicant Carol Doney claimed injury to her left knee and left ankle while employed by Burbank Housing Development Corporation on November 4, 2002, and later sought to add a lumbar spine claim. The WCJ found her Application, filed July 15, 2021, was untimely and barred by the statute of limitations. On reconsideration, the WCAB found that defendant State Fund, which bore the burden of proof on the statute of limitations defense, relied solely on an unverified, unsigned Benefits Paid Report that did not constitute substantial evidence. The Board further held that there was no evidence applicant received notice that her medical treatment benefits would be limited or denied before the July 16, 2021 Partial Denial of Liability, so the statute of limitations was tolled. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the F&O, and remanded the matter to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision.