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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a Joint Findings and Award, arguing the administrative law judge failed to address a lien claim by HealthNet and erred by not dismissing it due to non-appearance. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to specifically address HealthNet's lien. While affirming the original award regarding the applicant's injuries, the Board deferred the decision on HealthNet's lien, acknowledging its substantial balance and the claimant's failure to appear at prior proceedings. The matter is returned to the judge for further proceedings solely on the lien issue.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a Joint Findings and Award, arguing the administrative law judge failed to address a lien claim by HealthNet and erred by not dismissing it due to non-appearance. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to specifically address HealthNet's lien. While affirming the original award regarding the applicant's injuries, the Board deferred the decision on HealthNet's lien, acknowledging its substantial balance and the claimant's failure to appear at prior proceedings. The matter is returned to the judge for further proceedings solely on the lien issue.
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