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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the disallowance of Dr. Elena Konstat's lien. The Board determined that a finding of industrial injury is not required for medical-legal expenses, and treating physicians can incur such costs. Since the record did not distinguish between medical-legal and treatment expenses, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
LETICIA SANCHEZ vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the disallowance of Dr. Elena Konstat's lien. The Board determined that a finding of industrial injury is not required for medical-legal expenses, and treating physicians can incur such costs. Since the record did not distinguish between medical-legal and treatment expenses, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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