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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's disallowance of a lien claimant's photocopy services. The Board found substantial evidence that the applicant's injury claim was contested at the time the services were incurred, satisfying a key element for medical-legal expenses. However, the record lacked sufficient evidence regarding the reasonableness and necessity of the services and charges. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to address these remaining issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's disallowance of a lien claimant's photocopy services. The Board found substantial evidence that the applicant's injury claim was contested at the time the services were incurred, satisfying a key element for medical-legal expenses. However, the record lacked sufficient evidence regarding the reasonableness and necessity of the services and charges. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to address these remaining issues.
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