Silvia Romo — ADJ12308686, ADJ14631476

Applicant Silvia Romo sustained industrial injuries to her head, right shoulder, low back, coccyx, and left wrist, with PQME Dr. Navab recommending treatment for post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic vertigo. She designated Casa Colina Hospital as her primary treating physician and sought to treat outside defendant's MPN, claiming the MPN lacked specialized brain injury rehabilitation facilities. The WCJ found applicant could not designate a facility (rather than an individual physician) as her PTP, that defendant did not deny care, and that applicant failed to meet her burden to treat outside the MPN where qualified neurologists were available. On reconsideration, the Board affirmed, holding that a PTP must be an actual physician and that board-certified neurologists are qualified to treat brain injuries, so the MPN met access standards.