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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an administrative law judge's order awarding costs to a lien claimant for photocopying services. The Board held that medical-legal expenses, including photocopying, are not recoverable under Labor Code section 5811. The original order was also deemed vague and potentially void for not clearly defining the parties' rights and obligations. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an administrative law judge's order awarding costs to a lien claimant for photocopying services. The Board held that medical-legal expenses, including photocopying, are not recoverable under Labor Code section 5811. The original order was also deemed vague and potentially void for not clearly defining the parties' rights and obligations. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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