Section 4555.5 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Labor Code >> Division 4. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating which has become final, is denied, the appeals board may order the petitioner to pay to the injured employee all costs incident to the furnishing of X-rays, laboratory services, medical reports, and medical testimony incurred by such employee in connection with the proceeding on such petition.