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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's Petition for Removal because the claimant incorrectly sought removal instead of reconsideration. The underlying issue was the dismissal of the claimant's lien for failure to pay a lien activation fee. The Appeals Board determined that the judge's order dismissing the lien was a final order, making reconsideration the appropriate legal avenue for challenging it. The Board also noted that even if treated as a reconsideration petition, it would have been denied based on the judge's report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's Petition for Removal because the claimant incorrectly sought removal instead of reconsideration. The underlying issue was the dismissal of the claimant's lien for failure to pay a lien activation fee. The Appeals Board determined that the judge's order dismissing the lien was a final order, making reconsideration the appropriate legal avenue for challenging it. The Board also noted that even if treated as a reconsideration petition, it would have been denied based on the judge's report.
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