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This case involves a lien claimant, Grace Zausch, seeking reconsideration after her lien for unpaid rent was disallowed. The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred in disallowing the lien. Although the claimant sought $13,434, the applicant admitted under oath owing $6,400 in back rent. The Board determined that this debt for rent constitutes compensable living expenses under Labor Code section 4903(c). Consequently, the prior order was rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, with instructions to allow Ms. Zausch's lien for $6,400 against the defendant's disability indemnity.
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This case involves a lien claimant, Grace Zausch, seeking reconsideration after her lien for unpaid rent was disallowed. The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred in disallowing the lien. Although the claimant sought $13,434, the applicant admitted under oath owing $6,400 in back rent. The Board determined that this debt for rent constitutes compensable living expenses under Labor Code section 4903(c). Consequently, the prior order was rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, with instructions to allow Ms. Zausch's lien for $6,400 against the defendant's disability indemnity.
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