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Case No. ADJ195121 (SBR 328555)
Regular
Dec 15, 2008

VIRGINIA CROM vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA / DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a lien claimant's request for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision regarding payment for medical services. The WCAB denied reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award of $\$ 990.00$ in addition to prior payments, totaling $\$ 2,642.00$ for one procedure. The lien claimant's attempt to introduce a comparative study to prove the reasonableness of its charges was rejected due to a lack of foundation, as no witness was present to authenticate the document.

Lien claimantReconsiderationFindings and AwardOfficial Medical Fee ScheduleMedicare reimbursementHearsayFoundationDeclarationsComparative StudyProbative force
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Case No. POM 0261983
Regular
Feb 08, 2009

SARA LARA vs. POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE/BROADSPIRE

The lien claimant, Premier Outpatient Surgery Center, sought reconsideration of an administrative law judge's decision that reduced their billed costs for applicant's medical treatment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, upholding the judge's finding that the billed costs were unreasonable and that the lien claimant failed to present a persuasive case supporting their charges. The Board also found no evidence of a violation of Labor Code section 4603.2 regarding timely reimbursement.

Kunz v. PattersonWCABLien claimantAmended Findings of FactReasonable and necessary costsBilled costs unreasonableStipulations with Request for AwardIndustrial injuryBilateral upper extremitiesNeck injury
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Case No. MON 0292635
Regular
May 20, 2008

ZENA GARCIA vs. SANTA MONICA MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's decision that the lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proving the reasonableness of its charges for surgery. Despite prior direction to develop the record regarding rebuttal evidence, the lien claimant presented no further evidence, leaving its charges appearing disproportionate. The Board affirmed the use of the 2004 fee schedule as a guide to establish the reasonable value of the services.

KunzOutpatient Surgery Fee ScheduleReconsiderationLien ClaimantReasonable ValueRebuttal EvidenceBurden of ProofGeographic ComparablesComparative StudyIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ8212510
Regular
Feb 19, 2013

SANTOS ARIN RODRIGUEZ vs. JK FARMS PARTNERSHIP, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST\EXPLORER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the prior Findings and Award, and returned the case for further development of the record. The Board found that the second opinion physician's report was incomplete due to the defendant's refusal to authorize recommended diagnostic tests. This refusal prevented the physician from rendering a definitive opinion on the necessity of spinal surgery. The Board admonished the defendant for this delay and gamesmanship, emphasizing the need for authorized further testing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSpinal SurgeryUtilization ReviewSecond OpinionNerve Conduction StudyEMG StudiesLumbar FusionDynamic Radiographic StudiesDeclaration of Readiness to Proceed
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Case No. ADJ2831572 (OXN 0131269)
Regular
Dec 09, 2008

GRACIELA BELTRAN vs. TECHSTAFF WEST, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the original finding that the reasonable value of their services was $4,792.00, not the $12,435.54 claimed. The Board affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision, finding the lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proving the reasonableness of its charges under established precedent. The judge properly considered various evidence, including comparative data and the reasonableness of the charges in context, to arrive at the determined amount.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderReasonable ValueIndustrial InjuryCompromise and ReleaseDiagnostically Related GroupMedicareFee Schedule
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Case No. ADJ3820883 (SBR 0332538)
Regular
Dec 24, 2008

RUBY JONES vs. STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the WCJ's orders compelling Randall Hollien's deposition and quashed the subpoena for records. The Board found the petition for removal timely and directed parties to identify the preparer of a disputed "Kunz" study before SCIF could properly subpoena the author. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

RemovalHearing RepresentativeAttorney-Client PrivilegeSubpoenaDiscovery OrderCMS NetworkRandall HollienComparative Kunz StudyLien ClaimantWCJ
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Case No. MON 0316585
Regular
Jun 27, 2008

GUY AZOLAY vs. ARM CONTRACTORS FIRST/STONE TILE, ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and increased the allowed lien claim for S&B Surgery Center from $\$ 1,361.70$ to $\$ 3,100.00$. This decision was based on evidence showing that $\$ 3,100.00$ was a reasonable fee for the surgical services rendered, considering comparable geographic facility fees and PacMed's review. The Board also clarified the penalty and interest provisions applicable if the defendant fails to pay the adjusted amount within 60 days.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantReconsiderationFindings and OrderLabor Code section 4603.2Arthroscopic partial synovectomyArthroscopic chondroplastyArthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomyArthroscopic debridementOpen removal of plate and screw
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Case No. ADJ6550105; ADJ6777358 ADJ6777361; ADJ6976802
Regular
Jun 24, 2014

ESTHER GARCIA vs. ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, YORK INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP

This case involves an applicant with multiple workers' compensation claims. At a mandatory settlement conference, the judge ordered a sleep study, which the defendant challenged. The Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, finding the order for the sleep study premature. The Board rescinded the sleep study order, stating that such an order cannot be made before the case is tried or submitted, and before it's established that specific medical opinions are deficient.

Petition for RemovalDecision After RemovalMandatory Settlement ConferenceSleep StudyDiscovery OrderMedical Record AugmentationPanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorThreshold MatterDevelop the RecordAdmission of Evidence
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Case No. ADJ1371205 (VNO 0557310)
Regular
Mar 10, 2011

VICTOR LOPEZ vs. GREYSTONE MANAGEMENT, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a lien claimant, Unicare Diagnostic Center, seeking payment for sleep studies related to an applicant's claimed industrial injuries. The applicant settled their primary claim via Compromise and Release, but Unicare's lien remained unresolved. The trial judge ruled against the lien claimant, finding the insomnia claim non-industrial and the sleep studies medically unnecessary. The Appeals Board affirmed this decision after reconsideration, adopting the trial judge's reasoning.

Compromise and ReleaseLien ClaimantUnicare Diagnostic CenterIndustrial InjuryChestEarNoseHandsWristsHeadaches
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Case No. ADJ9484541
Regular
May 15, 2015

GARRY GRAVES vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and the need for further study of the factual and legal issues. The WCAB requires all future correspondence related to the petition to be filed directly with the Commissioners in San Francisco. This grant of reconsideration is for further review and potential additional proceedings to ensure a just decision.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFURTHER STUDYJUST AND REASONED DECISIONOFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERSELECTRONIC ADJUDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMEAMSPROPOSED SETTLEMENT
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