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A lien claimant, Dr. Friedman, sought reconsideration of stipulated workers' compensation awards, arguing a denial of due process when the applicant settled a psychiatric injury claim without his prior notice or opportunity to object. The Board affirmed the stipulated awards, ruling that while Dr. Friedman, as a lien claimant, is entitled to due process, the applicant's stipulations did not dismiss the underlying cases. Consequently, Dr. Friedman can still pursue his lien claim by proving a compensable psychiatric injury, as he now qualifies as a party for that issue.
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A lien claimant, Dr. Friedman, sought reconsideration of stipulated workers' compensation awards, arguing a denial of due process when the applicant settled a psychiatric injury claim without his prior notice or opportunity to object. The Board affirmed the stipulated awards, ruling that while Dr. Friedman, as a lien claimant, is entitled to due process, the applicant's stipulations did not dismiss the underlying cases. Consequently, Dr. Friedman can still pursue his lien claim by proving a compensable psychiatric injury, as he now qualifies as a party for that issue.
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