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This case concerns Lopez & Associates' petition for reconsideration or removal of a WCJ's order dismissing their petition for costs. The petitioner argued the WCJ's dismissal was insufficiently explained. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning and citing that medical-legal expenses cannot be claimed via a petition for costs under Labor Code section 5811. Instead, proper procedures under Labor Code section 4622 or filing a lien must be followed.
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This case concerns Lopez & Associates' petition for reconsideration or removal of a WCJ's order dismissing their petition for costs. The petitioner argued the WCJ's dismissal was insufficiently explained. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning and citing that medical-legal expenses cannot be claimed via a petition for costs under Labor Code section 5811. Instead, proper procedures under Labor Code section 4622 or filing a lien must be followed.
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