CLARITY GIVEN BY WCAB TO COMPETENCY OF LABOR CODE SECTION 4903.8(D) DECLARATION

On October 28, 2019, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (“WCAB”) addressed the competency of California Labor Code Section 4903.8.(d) declarations and provided guidance on important requirements regarding same. Six years ago, the legislature enacted Labor Code section 4903.8 in an effort cut down on the tremendous backlog of liens that were filed.