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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior decision disallowing a lien claimant's expenses. The Board found that Dr. Konstat's psychological evaluation constituted reasonable and necessary medical-legal expenses incurred due to a contested claim arising from the applicant's admitted injury and subsequent psychological distress. Consequently, Dr. Konstat is entitled to payment for her services, including penalties and interest pursuant to Labor Code section 4622. The original award for the applicant's physical injury had previously been approved.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior decision disallowing a lien claimant's expenses. The Board found that Dr. Konstat's psychological evaluation constituted reasonable and necessary medical-legal expenses incurred due to a contested claim arising from the applicant's admitted injury and subsequent psychological distress. Consequently, Dr. Konstat is entitled to payment for her services, including penalties and interest pursuant to Labor Code section 4622. The original award for the applicant's physical injury had previously been approved.
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