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The applicant sought reimbursement for a vocational expert's report used to challenge the applicable permanent disability rating schedule. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the defendant was not liable for the cost of the report because the applicant failed to prove its necessity at the time it was incurred. The Board cited precedent holding that such costs are only reimbursable if reasonable and necessary, and the applicant did not demonstrate necessity for this particular report.
LUISA H. GARCIA vs. FOSTER ASSESSMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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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The applicant sought reimbursement for a vocational expert's report used to challenge the applicable permanent disability rating schedule. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the defendant was not liable for the cost of the report because the applicant failed to prove its necessity at the time it was incurred. The Board cited precedent holding that such costs are only reimbursable if reasonable and necessary, and the applicant did not demonstrate necessity for this particular report.
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