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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior finding, holding it lacks jurisdiction over Tri-City Medical Center's lien claim for applicant's treatment. The Board found that a chain of contracts between Tri-City, Blue Cross, and SCIF constituted an express agreement as contemplated by Labor Code Section 5304. This agreement fixed the payment amounts for medical treatment, thereby divesting the Appeals Board of jurisdiction to determine the lien claim's value. Consequently, Tri-City Medical Center's lien claim was denied due to lack of jurisdiction.
DANIEL STREETER vs. NORTH COUNTY FORD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior finding, holding it lacks jurisdiction over Tri-City Medical Center's lien claim for applicant's treatment. The Board found that a chain of contracts between Tri-City, Blue Cross, and SCIF constituted an "express agreement" as contemplated by Labor Code Section 5304. This agreement fixed the payment amounts for medical treatment, thereby divesting the Appeals Board of jurisdiction to determine the lien claim's value. Consequently, Tri-City Medical Center's lien claim was denied due to lack of jurisdiction.
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