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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration and rescinded the prior decision. The Board found that the trial judge erred by determining lien claimant California Pharmacy Management (CPM) was entitled to reimbursement without first resolving threshold issues. These issues include whether a proper assignment existed and if CPM complied with Labor Code section 4903.8 requirements regarding supporting documentation and timely filing of assignment copies. The matter is returned to the trial level for a comprehensive determination of all disputed lien issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration and rescinded the prior decision. The Board found that the trial judge erred by determining lien claimant California Pharmacy Management (CPM) was entitled to reimbursement without first resolving threshold issues. These issues include whether a proper assignment existed and if CPM complied with Labor Code section 4903.8 requirements regarding supporting documentation and timely filing of assignment copies. The matter is returned to the trial level for a comprehensive determination of all disputed lien issues.
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