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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review an administrative law judge's decision regarding a lien claimant's bill. The Board affirmed payment for medical treatment but disallowed reimbursement for a medical-legal psychological evaluation. This was because no psychiatric claim was contested at the time the evaluation was performed, failing to meet the statutory requirement of Labor Code sections 4620 and 4621. The Board rejected the argument that the employer waived this requirement by not timely objecting.
MARIA RODRIGUEZ vs. CHILDREN'S HOME OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review an administrative law judge's decision regarding a lien claimant's bill. The Board affirmed payment for medical treatment but disallowed reimbursement for a medical-legal psychological evaluation. This was because no psychiatric claim was contested at the time the evaluation was performed, failing to meet the statutory requirement of Labor Code sections 4620 and 4621. The Board rejected the argument that the employer waived this requirement by not timely objecting.
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