The role the physician served, and the weight the opinion carried. Physicians are named here as the decision names them; we do not score them.
QMERelied upon · Psychology
Applicant reached MMI as of May 1, 2023 with GAF 37; 100% of psychiatric permanent disability is industrial; condition unlikely to improve substantially in next year
Dr. Belfor’s reports and deposition testimony constitute substantial medical evidence on causation, apportionment, and permanent disability
From the decision · page 11Belfor has been thorough and consistent in her opinions and her reports constitute substantial medical evidence on the issues of causation and apportionment.
otherNot reached
Reported history of depression, panic attack, sleep problems, and anxiety; noted applicant taking Lexapro; treated applicant for bilateral wrist pain and ordered psych screening
Referenced in WCJ Report as part of medical record chronology supporting Rolda analysis
From the decision · page 9QME Price 9/21/20 report noted mood disorder and recommended psych consult and treatment. 1/26/21 Dr. Panchal reported history of depression, panic attack, sleep problems, and anxiety. Also noted taking Lexapro. 4/29/21 QME Price again notes mood disorder and indicates she is now homeless. April through September 2021, Dr.
otherNot reached · Psychology
Diagnosed pain disorder with related psych factors; recommended CBT but noted applicant not a good candidate due to underlying mental illness affecting judgment, thought processes and ability to tend to ADLs; reported patient malodorous and poorly groomed
Referenced in WCJ Report as part of medical record chronology supporting Rolda analysis
From the decision · page 9Rowe eval 11/23/22, diagnosis pain disorder with related psych factors, recommending CBT, but commenting she is not a good candidate due to “underlying mental illness that affects her judgment, thought processes and ability to tend to her ADLs.” Returned to Dr.
otherPartially credited
Sole report dated November 17, 2025 indicated applicant failed to receive psych treatment until six years post injury; acknowledged applicant had been at Mee Memorial Hospital in skilled nursing facility for over one year; confirmed applicant had not been treated psychiatrically but had been receiving wound care for leg ulcers; agreed with QME Belfor that applicant required mental health care for psychiatric and cognitive symptoms
Referenced in WCJ Report; agreed with QME Belfor regarding need for mental health care
From the decision · page 6The sole report from Dr. Torrez dated November 17, 2025, indicated applicant failed to receive psych treatment until six years post injury. Dr. Torrez acknowledged applicant had been at Mee Memorial Hospital in a skilled nursing facility for over one year.