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BRENDA DUSON SEARCY vs. HAWTHORNE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Jan 12, 2017
ADJ2536831

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Lien claimant Washington Chiropractic sought reconsideration of a prior award limiting chiropractic treatment reimbursement. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's findings. The Board found the lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proving the treatment was reasonable and necessary for the industrial injury. This ruling upholds the principle that lien claimants must affirmatively establish the medical necessity of their services.

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Lien claimant Washington Chiropractic sought reconsideration of a prior award limiting chiropractic treatment reimbursement. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's findings. The Board found the lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proving the treatment was reasonable and necessary for the industrial injury. This ruling upholds the principle that lien claimants must affirmatively establish the medical necessity of their services.

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