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This case concerns a lien claimant's claim for reimbursement following applicant Sherlene Williams' industrial injury as a bus driver. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying the lien because the medical provider was not within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The majority found the WCJ correctly disallowed the lien due to non-compliance with MPN requirements. A dissenting opinion argued the record was incomplete regarding MPN notice to the applicant and recommended further development of evidence.
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This case concerns a lien claimant's claim for reimbursement following applicant Sherlene Williams' industrial injury as a bus driver. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying the lien because the medical provider was not within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The majority found the WCJ correctly disallowed the lien due to non-compliance with MPN requirements. A dissenting opinion argued the record was incomplete regarding MPN notice to the applicant and recommended further development of evidence.
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