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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by LRA Interpreters, Inc., a Cost Petitioner. The petitioner's claim for interpreting services was initially dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction, as they failed to comply with Labor Code requirements for requesting a second bill review. The Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that although interpreting services could be considered medical-legal, the procedural steps for seeking further payment were not followed, thus preventing the WCJ from having jurisdiction to evaluate the reasonableness of the charges. The decision reinforces the necessity of adhering to established billing review procedures.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by LRA Interpreters, Inc., a Cost Petitioner. The petitioner's claim for interpreting services was initially dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction, as they failed to comply with Labor Code requirements for requesting a second bill review. The Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that although interpreting services could be considered medical-legal, the procedural steps for seeking further payment were not followed, thus preventing the WCJ from having jurisdiction to evaluate the reasonableness of the charges. The decision reinforces the necessity of adhering to established billing review procedures.
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