Maravilla, Richard Alfredo

Lien claimant Spectrum Medical Group sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order denying its lien for a medical-legal report prepared by Dr. Amin Nia, the applicant's designated primary treating physician. The WCJ had concluded the June 19, 2024 report was not a valid medical-legal report because there was no Doctor's First Report, and denied the $3,351.44 lien. The Appeals Board disagreed, holding that the lack of a Doctor's First Report does not invalidate the PTP designation or the request for a medical-legal report. The Board found that a contested claim existed (the CT claim was denied AOE/COE), that the report was properly requested under section 4060, and that lien claimant met its burden under sections 4620 and 4621. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the F&O, and substituted new findings, deferring the section 4622 liability amount and returning the matter to the WCJ.