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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration and denied its petition for removal. The lien claimant challenged the WCJ's order appointing an independent bill reviewer, alleging due process violations and bias. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, affirming the WCJ's authority to appoint experts. The Board clarified that the WCJ retains judicial responsibility and the parties will have opportunities for cross-examination and rebuttal, ensuring a fair hearing.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration and denied its petition for removal. The lien claimant challenged the WCJ's order appointing an independent bill reviewer, alleging due process violations and bias. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, affirming the WCJ's authority to appoint experts. The Board clarified that the WCJ retains judicial responsibility and the parties will have opportunities for cross-examination and rebuttal, ensuring a fair hearing.
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