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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the judge's report, finding the lien claimant failed to prove the reasonableness and necessity of the medical treatment provided. Specifically, the lien claimant did not present sufficient medical evidence, such as a physician's referral, to support the functional capacity evaluation it relied on. Therefore, the lien claimant did not meet its burden of proof for reimbursement.
DEATRIZ HERNANDEZ vs. CHAMPION-ARROWHEAD, LLC, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the judge's report, finding the lien claimant failed to prove the reasonableness and necessity of the medical treatment provided. Specifically, the lien claimant did not present sufficient medical evidence, such as a physician's referral, to support the functional capacity evaluation it relied on. Therefore, the lien claimant did not meet its burden of proof for reimbursement.
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