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This case involves a lien claimant, Health Solutions Medical Group, seeking reconsideration of a WCJ's order dismissing their lien. The dismissal stemmed from the claimant's failure to appear at a lien conference, despite receiving proper notice. The claimant argued that having staff with settlement authority available by telephone satisfied their obligation, but the Board found this to be a misunderstanding of Rule 10770.1(e), which requires personal appearance or representation. The Board denied the petition, upholding the dismissal due to the claimant's non-appearance and failure to show good cause.
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This case involves a lien claimant, Health Solutions Medical Group, seeking reconsideration of a WCJ's order dismissing their lien. The dismissal stemmed from the claimant's failure to appear at a lien conference, despite receiving proper notice. The claimant argued that having staff with settlement authority available by telephone satisfied their obligation, but the Board found this to be a misunderstanding of Rule 10770.1(e), which requires personal appearance or representation. The Board denied the petition, upholding the dismissal due to the claimant's non-appearance and failure to show good cause.
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