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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, which the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied. The primary issue was the untimely payment of a $100 lien activation fee, required by DWC emergency rule 10208(a) and Labor Code section 4903.06(a)(4). The fee was paid on the day of the lien conference, but after the scheduled 1:30 PM start time, and proof of timely payment was not presented at the conference. The Board affirmed the WCJ's report, adopting its reasoning and denying reconsideration. Additionally, the lien claimant was admonished for filing excess documents in EAMS.
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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, which the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied. The primary issue was the untimely payment of a $100 lien activation fee, required by DWC emergency rule 10208(a) and Labor Code section 4903.06(a)(4). The fee was paid on the day of the lien conference, but after the scheduled 1:30 PM start time, and proof of timely payment was not presented at the conference. The Board affirmed the WCJ's report, adopting its reasoning and denying reconsideration. Additionally, the lien claimant was admonished for filing excess documents in EAMS.
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