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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that allowed a lien claim for outpatient surgery services in full, finding that the record lacked substantial evidence to prove the reasonableness of the fee. The Board rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the record, emphasizing that the lien claimant bears the burden of proving the reasonableness of its charges. The parties are to present evidence consistent with the Kunz decision to establish a reasonable fee for the services.
Marta Zarate vs. Blue Banner Company, State Compensation Insurance Fund 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 Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that allowed a lien claim for outpatient surgery services in full, finding that the record lacked substantial evidence to prove the reasonableness of the fee. The Board rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the record, emphasizing that the lien claimant bears the burden of proving the reasonableness of its charges. The parties are to present evidence consistent with the Kunz decision to establish a reasonable fee for the services.
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