ANA AYALA PAVON vs. CROCKERS THE WELL DRESSED FRANK, INC., MID-CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant did not prove she suffered an industrial injury. The applicant's sole medical evidence from Dr. Flores was deemed unsubstantial because it lacked proper notification to the defendant and relied on an unidentified interpreter for the applicant's history and psychological testing. Furthermore, the applicant's failure to testify prevented the court from assessing her credibility, which is crucial for evaluating the history provided to the doctor. The applicant also failed to properly designate a primary treating physician and present evidence at trial.