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Defendant sought reconsideration of an award allowing medical treatment liens, arguing lien claimants failed to prove causation and the judge erred on penalties/interest. The Board granted reconsideration to defer penalties and interest, affirming the award otherwise. The Board found lien claimants met their prima facie burden using hearsay medical records, shifting the burden to defendant, who failed to rebut. Therefore, the defendant remains liable for the liens despite settling the applicant's claim via Compromise and Release.
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Defendant sought reconsideration of an award allowing medical treatment liens, arguing lien claimants failed to prove causation and the judge erred on penalties/interest. The Board granted reconsideration to defer penalties and interest, affirming the award otherwise. The Board found lien claimants met their prima facie burden using hearsay medical records, shifting the burden to defendant, who failed to rebut. Therefore, the defendant remains liable for the liens despite settling the applicant's claim via Compromise and Release.
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