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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified, violating Labor Code section 5902. The lien claimant argued the WCJ erred by dismissing their lien without a hearing, claiming they never received notice. However, the Board found the unverified nature of the petition to be dispositive. Even if the petition had been verified, it would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified, violating Labor Code section 5902. The lien claimant argued the WCJ erred by dismissing their lien without a hearing, claiming they never received notice. However, the Board found the unverified nature of the petition to be dispositive. Even if the petition had been verified, it would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report.
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