Gladys Lara — ADJ11006262

Applicant Gladys Lara claimed injury to her back, chest, left shoulder, right knee, and right ankle from a fall on March 3, 2017, while working as a sorter. The WCJ found 4% permanent disability and a need for further medical treatment for her right knee and right ankle. Defendant sought reconsideration arguing that based on the testimony of witness Lola Ramirez, applicant could not have fallen as claimed because the stall door allegedly opened inward. The Board affirmed the F&A, finding substantial evidence supported the AOE/COE injury based on the WCJ's credibility findings and QME Dr. Chiu's opinion that the mechanism of injury was consistent with the diagnoses and contemporaneous medical reports. The Board amended the F&A to correct a clerical error by adding findings that applicant sustained injury AOE/COE to her right knee and right ankle, and claimed injury to her back, left shoulder, and chest.