Padilla, Claudia

Applicant Claudia Padilla, a payroll clerk for the County of Los Angeles (permissibly self-insured, administered by Sedgwick), was found by the WCJ to have sustained industrial injury to multiple body parts during a cumulative trauma period from February 28, 2011 through February 28, 2012. The dispute arose from a lien trial on the lien of RMS Medical Group (provider Dr. Nia), with a total balance of $18,025.35 plus penalties and interest. Defendant sought reconsideration of the November 15, 2024 Amended Findings and Order, arguing defective service (Sedgwick was not served due to clerical error), that penalties and interest were awarded without a specific amount, and that interest was awarded for a period during which a provider (Dr. Shamlou) was suspended. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow further study, finding that the WCJ's decision regarding the amount owed was not supported by substantial evidence without additional development of the record. The Board deferred a final decision on the merits pending further review.