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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The Board affirmed that Labor Code section 5814 penalties are only payable to injured employees, not lien claimants. Furthermore, the Board found that the Official Medical Fee Schedule applies to self-procured treatment, and the lien claimant failed to demonstrate extraordinary circumstances to justify fees exceeding these limits. Finally, the Board confirmed that a 7% interest rate applies to governmental entities, not the 10% requested.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The Board affirmed that Labor Code section 5814 penalties are only payable to injured employees, not lien claimants. Furthermore, the Board found that the Official Medical Fee Schedule applies to self-procured treatment, and the lien claimant failed to demonstrate extraordinary circumstances to justify fees exceeding these limits. Finally, the Board confirmed that a 7% interest rate applies to governmental entities, not the 10% requested.
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