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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding a child support lien. The original award ordered payment of the lien from the applicant's permanent disability indemnity, despite the applicant receiving no funds after advances and fees. The WCAB found that the WCJ abused discretion due to a lack of prima facie evidence for the lien's validity and disparate lien amounts. Consequently, the WCAB amended the award to defer the issue of the child support lien for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding a child support lien. The original award ordered payment of the lien from the applicant's permanent disability indemnity, despite the applicant receiving no funds after advances and fees. The WCAB found that the WCJ abused discretion due to a lack of prima facie evidence for the lien's validity and disparate lien amounts. Consequently, the WCAB amended the award to defer the issue of the child support lien for further proceedings.
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