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The Appeals Board rescinded a prior order compelling the defendant to pay for a vocational expert to assess the applicant's permanent disability. While vocational expert testimony may be allowed to rebut the permanent disability rating schedule, it is not considered a medical-legal expense. The Board clarified that costs for such expert testimony are discretionary under Labor Code section 5811 and not mandatory prior to a determination of necessity and relevance.
ALBERTA MENDOZA vs. CHEVY'S RESTAURANT, ACE USA/ESIS is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Appeals Board rescinded a prior order compelling the defendant to pay for a vocational expert to assess the applicant's permanent disability. While vocational expert testimony may be allowed to rebut the permanent disability rating schedule, it is not considered a medical-legal expense. The Board clarified that costs for such expert testimony are discretionary under Labor Code section 5811 and not mandatory prior to a determination of necessity and relevance.
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