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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted SCIF's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the Arbitrator's prior order. The Board found the Arbitrator erred by incorrectly shifting the burden of proof to SCIF to disprove the reasonableness of the facility fees. Instead, the Board clarified that lien claimants, as the affirmative party, always bear the burden of proving their charges are reasonable. The case was returned to the Arbitrator to apply the correct legal standard and reassess the evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted SCIF's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the Arbitrator's prior order. The Board found the Arbitrator erred by incorrectly shifting the burden of proof to SCIF to disprove the reasonableness of the facility fees. Instead, the Board clarified that lien claimants, as the affirmative party, always bear the burden of proving their charges are reasonable. The case was returned to the Arbitrator to apply the correct legal standard and reassess the evidence.
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