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DAVID SMITH vs. GENERAL MOTORS, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

Filed: Jan 27, 2014
Riverside
ADJ1350924 (VNO 0092908)

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This case involved a dispute over reimbursement for self-procured medical expenses. While the WCJ initially awarded applicant an additional $2,154.91, the Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that defendant's bill review expert's testimony, which indicated no further reimbursement was due under the Official Medical Fee Schedule, was unrebutted. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's award, denied applicant's claim for further reimbursement, and also denied applicant's belated claims for penalties and attorney's fees as they were not raised at trial.

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This case involved a dispute over reimbursement for self-procured medical expenses. While the WCJ initially awarded applicant an additional $2,154.91, the Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that defendant's bill review expert's testimony, which indicated no further reimbursement was due under the Official Medical Fee Schedule, was unrebutted. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's award, denied applicant's claim for further reimbursement, and also denied applicant's belated claims for penalties and attorney's fees as they were not raised at trial.

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