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PETE PATTERSON vs. SANTA MONICA/MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Filed: Jul 14, 2008
LAO 0855472

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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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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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