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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision that disallowed a lien claimant's medical-legal expense. The WCAB found that a contested claim existed at the time the services were rendered and that the defendant waived objections by failing to respond within the statutory 60-day period. Consequently, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the reasonable cost of the services and potential attorney's fees. A dissenting opinion argued that further development of the record was needed to conclusively establish a contested claim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision that disallowed a lien claimant's medical-legal expense. The WCAB found that a contested claim existed at the time the services were rendered and that the defendant waived objections by failing to respond within the statutory 60-day period. Consequently, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the reasonable cost of the services and potential attorney's fees. A dissenting opinion argued that further development of the record was needed to conclusively establish a contested claim.
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