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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award of $1,660.00 for medical services. The Board clarified that lien claimants bear the burden of proving the reasonableness of their charges. The decision emphasizes that the WCJ can consider all competent evidence to determine reasonableness, not just specific types of rebuttal evidence from the defendant.
PETE PATTERSON vs. SANTA MONICA/MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award of $1,660.00 for medical services. The Board clarified that lien claimants bear the burden of proving the reasonableness of their charges. The decision emphasizes that the WCJ can consider all competent evidence to determine reasonableness, not just specific types of rebuttal evidence from the defendant.
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