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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an earlier order awarding reimbursement to the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Board found that EDD's claim for reimbursement was invalid because EDD failed to provide the defendant with proper written notice of the lien claim and its extent, as required by Labor Code section 4904(a). Although EDD argued oral notice was given at hearings, the Board held that statutory law mandates written notification for a lien to be valid. Therefore, EDD's claim for reimbursement was disallowed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an earlier order awarding reimbursement to the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Board found that EDD's claim for reimbursement was invalid because EDD failed to provide the defendant with proper written notice of the lien claim and its extent, as required by Labor Code section 4904(a). Although EDD argued oral notice was given at hearings, the Board held that statutory law mandates written notification for a lien to be valid. Therefore, EDD's claim for reimbursement was disallowed.
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