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This case involves a lien claim by a chiropractor for over $67,000 for treatment provided to an injured worker. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior finding that only $66.94 was owed, disallowing the balance of the lien. The WCAB ruled that a statutory amendment effective in 2008 did not apply retroactively to services rendered prior to its effective date. Additionally, the lien claimant failed to prove licensure for physical and occupational therapy, and the stipulated medical treatment and AME opinions did not cover the disputed past services.
GUADALUPE SANTA CRUZ vs. PEP BOYS, GALLAGHER BASSETT ROSEVILLE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involves a lien claim by a chiropractor for over $67,000 for treatment provided to an injured worker. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior finding that only $66.94 was owed, disallowing the balance of the lien. The WCAB ruled that a statutory amendment effective in 2008 did not apply retroactively to services rendered prior to its effective date. Additionally, the lien claimant failed to prove licensure for physical and occupational therapy, and the stipulated medical treatment and AME opinions did not cover the disputed past services.
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