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This case concerns whether a lien claimant, Med-Legal LLC, is entitled to payment for services rendered. The Appeals Board rescinded a prior finding, determining that a "contested claim" existed at the time Med-Legal provided services, satisfying the initial burden under Labor Code section 4620. This determination was based on the applicant's unresolved issues regarding various benefits, including temporary and permanent disability, despite the employer initially accepting liability for the injury itself. The matter is now returned to the trial level for further proceedings to assess the reasonableness and necessity of the lien claimant's services.
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This case concerns whether a lien claimant, Med-Legal LLC, is entitled to payment for services rendered. The Appeals Board rescinded a prior finding, determining that a "contested claim" existed at the time Med-Legal provided services, satisfying the initial burden under Labor Code section 4620. This determination was based on the applicant's unresolved issues regarding various benefits, including temporary and permanent disability, despite the employer initially accepting liability for the injury itself. The matter is now returned to the trial level for further proceedings to assess the reasonableness and necessity of the lien claimant's services.
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