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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award of $2,566.00 for outpatient surgery services. The claimant sought full payment of $17,383.75, arguing the defendant failed to provide substantial evidence to rebut their charges. However, the Board adopted the judge's report finding the awarded amount reasonable. The Board also sua sponte removed the case to consider imposing sanctions against the lien claimant, its representative, and hearing representative for potentially frivolous litigation.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award of $2,566.00 for outpatient surgery services. The claimant sought full payment of $17,383.75, arguing the defendant failed to provide substantial evidence to rebut their charges. However, the Board adopted the judge's report finding the awarded amount reasonable. The Board also sua sponte removed the case to consider imposing sanctions against the lien claimant, its representative, and hearing representative for potentially frivolous litigation.
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