Veronica Herrera — ADJ15756130

Applicant Veronica Herrera alleged industrial injury to multiple body parts while working as a cleaner for Bread and Cie Wholesale from June 2021 to January 2022. The WCJ initially issued a December 11, 2025 F&A finding injury to the neck, lumbar spine, and bilateral knees, then vacated it under WCAB Rule 10961 to develop the record, and later purported to 'reinstate' the December 11 F&A while simultaneously submitting the matter. Defendant sought reconsideration, challenging applicant's credibility and the sufficiency of the treating physician's reporting versus the QME's reporting. The Appeals Board found the March 4, 2026 order procedurally void ab initio because a decision rescinded under Rule 10961 cannot be 'reinstated' and the order was internally inconsistent and issued beyond the applicable time limits. The Board rescinded the March 4, 2026 order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, offering nonbinding guidance on developing the record with substantial medical evidence.