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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original decision, and returned the case to the WCJ for further proceedings. The Board found that the WCJ erred in disallowing the lien claimant's services solely for failure to strictly comply with Labor Code section 4055.2 regarding subpoena service. Furthermore, the Board determined that the WCJ's finding of duplicative services for one instance was incorrect based on the timeline. Finally, the Board remanded the matter for a determination of the reasonableness and necessity of the lien claimant's services and costs, including a proper analysis of the defendant's Explanation of Review.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original decision, and returned the case to the WCJ for further proceedings. The Board found that the WCJ erred in disallowing the lien claimant's services solely for failure to strictly comply with Labor Code section 4055.2 regarding subpoena service. Furthermore, the Board determined that the WCJ's finding of duplicative services for one instance was incorrect based on the timeline. Finally, the Board remanded the matter for a determination of the reasonableness and necessity of the lien claimant's services and costs, including a proper analysis of the defendant's Explanation of Review.
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