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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a previous order dismissing lien claims from SB Surgery Center and Dr. Weisblatt. The Board found that the administrative law judge erred by dismissing the liens without adequate notice to the claimants that industrial causation was disputed, despite the applicant's back injury having been previously admitted. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Kunz decision, ensuring lien claims are adjudicated on their merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a previous order dismissing lien claims from SB Surgery Center and Dr. Weisblatt. The Board found that the administrative law judge erred by dismissing the liens without adequate notice to the claimants that industrial causation was disputed, despite the applicant's back injury having been previously admitted. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Kunz decision, ensuring lien claims are adjudicated on their merits.
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