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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision that disallowed a lien for photocopying services. The WCAB found that a contested claim existed at the time the services were rendered, satisfying a key requirement for medical-legal expenses. The Board further determined that the applicant's attorney acted reasonably in subpoenaing records, as the reasonableness of the expense is judged at the time incurred, not by the outcome of the subpoena. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the prior order and returned the matter for further proceedings to determine the lien amount.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision that disallowed a lien for photocopying services. The WCAB found that a contested claim existed at the time the services were rendered, satisfying a key requirement for medical-legal expenses. The Board further determined that the applicant's attorney acted reasonably in subpoenaing records, as the reasonableness of the expense is judged at the time incurred, not by the outcome of the subpoena. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the prior order and returned the matter for further proceedings to determine the lien amount.
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