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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.
BRENDA DUSON SEARCY vs. HAWTHORNE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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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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