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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration because the underlying order rescinding a prior lien allowance was not a final determination. The WCAB also denied the lien claimant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCAB clarified that the lien claimant retains due process rights and can seek reconsideration after a final decision is issued by the workers' compensation judge. This decision allows the judge to fully address the defendant's petition to set aside the lien award.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration because the underlying order rescinding a prior lien allowance was not a final determination. The WCAB also denied the lien claimant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCAB clarified that the lien claimant retains due process rights and can seek reconsideration after a final decision is issued by the workers' compensation judge. This decision allows the judge to fully address the defendant's petition to set aside the lien award.
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