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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendants' petition for reconsideration to address issues regarding lien claimants' billings. The Board rescinded the initial Findings and Award and remanded the case to the trial level to determine the reasonableness of billings for Southland, VQ Orthocare, and West County Diagnostics under the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The Board also deferred any award related to Proclaim Physician Services' lien, requiring further proceedings on that claim. Additionally, the Board corrected penalties and interest rates on awards for the other lien claimants.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendants' petition for reconsideration to address issues regarding lien claimants' billings. The Board rescinded the initial Findings and Award and remanded the case to the trial level to determine the reasonableness of billings for Southland, VQ Orthocare, and West County Diagnostics under the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The Board also deferred any award related to Proclaim Physician Services' lien, requiring further proceedings on that claim. Additionally, the Board corrected penalties and interest rates on awards for the other lien claimants.
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