Maura Evelia Flores — ADJ10725201

Applicant Maura Evelia Flores, a dishwasher, claimed multiple injuries from a fall at work on November 30, 2016. The WCJ found injury AOE/COE to her thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder, right elbow, right forearm (radial tunnel syndrome), right wrist/hand (carpal tunnel syndrome), and both knees, awarded 31% PD, TTD from December 1, 2016 through February 9, 2018, future medical care, and Labor Code section 5814 penalties for unreasonable failure to pay TD and PD. Defendant sought reconsideration, arguing QME Dr. Geiger's opinions were not substantial evidence and that its failure to pay benefits was not unreasonable. The Board denied reconsideration, finding Dr. Geiger's reports and deposition testimony constituted substantial evidence, the WCJ's credibility determinations were entitled to great weight, and defendant offered no evidence to rebut TD/PD or to explain its failure to pay benefits, supporting the penalty award.