Carla Jones — ADJ19428639

Applicant Carla Jones, a staff development officer for the County of Riverside (permissibly self-insured), claimed a cumulative psychiatric injury to the nervous system and psyche ending June 10, 2024. The WCJ found no compensable injury AOE/COE, ruling the claim barred by the good faith personnel action defense under Labor Code section 3208.3(h). On reconsideration, the WCAB found the sole PQME report of Dr. Chahal was not substantial medical evidence because the doctor was never provided with the applicant's treatment records, witness statements, trial testimony, or personnel files (including the performance improvement plans central to the case). The Board also found the WCJ failed to properly apply the multi-step Rolda analysis and failed to make specific findings supported by the record. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the F&O, and remanded for development of the record and further proceedings.