Marbely Uriarte — ADJ11372274

Applicant Marbely Uriarte, an intermediate clerk, claimed a psychiatric/stress injury and physical injuries during her employment with the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services. The WCJ found she did not sustain injury AOE/COE, relying on the report of psychiatric QME Dr. Perry Maloff, who concluded that 100% of her psychiatric disability was attributable to nonindustrial preexisting conditions (prolonged grief disorder and persistent depressive disorder). Applicant sought reconsideration, arguing Dr. Maloff's report was not substantial evidence. The WCAB denied reconsideration, finding Dr. Maloff's report constituted substantial evidence based on an adequate history, examination, and reasoning, and noting that several of applicant's arguments misrepresented the trial record. The Board also addressed the unverified Petition but declined to dismiss on that basis.