McBride, Anita L.

Defendant Auto Club of Southern California (insured by Old Republic, adjusted by CCMSI) sought reconsideration of an April 21, 2025 Findings of Fact and Award awarding applicant Anita McBride temporary total disability of $70,169.84 for 104 weeks (April 9, 2012 through April 7, 2014) under Labor Code section 4656(c)(2), plus penalties under sections 4650(a)/(d) and 5814(a). Defendant argued there was no substantial medical evidence supporting 104 weeks of TTD, contending applicant received EDD benefits and reached maximum medical improvement within twelve months of injury, so no additional TD or penalties were owed. The WCAB conducted a preliminary review, addressed the timeliness of its action under amended section 5909, and concluded the record was not supported by substantial evidence without further development. The Board granted reconsideration and deferred a final decision pending further review of the merits and the entire record.