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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration regarding a disallowed lien claim by Schroeder Chiropractic North (SCN). The original decision disallowed SCN's lien, in part due to a statute of limitations issue on one injury, and because SCN failed to prove it was the authorized primary treating physician. The Board found the WCJ's reasoning unclear regarding SCN's status as an authorized physician and the applicant's treatment choices under Labor Code sections 4600 and 4601, especially concerning Medical Provider Networks. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for redetermination with a clearer explanation of the facts and law.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration regarding a disallowed lien claim by Schroeder Chiropractic North (SCN). The original decision disallowed SCN's lien, in part due to a statute of limitations issue on one injury, and because SCN failed to prove it was the authorized primary treating physician. The Board found the WCJ's reasoning unclear regarding SCN's status as an authorized physician and the applicant's treatment choices under Labor Code sections 4600 and 4601, especially concerning Medical Provider Networks. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for redetermination with a clearer explanation of the facts and law.
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