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This case involves lien claimant Dr. Charles Schwarz's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB denied the petition, adopting the workers' compensation judge's report. The court found that Dr. Schwarz failed to meet his burden of proof, as his billings exceeded the reasonable amount determined by the defendant's bill reviewer. Furthermore, Dr. Schwarz treated injuries and body parts that were previously dismissed by the applicant, without providing clear evidence to differentiate the treatment.
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This case involves lien claimant Dr. Charles Schwarz's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB denied the petition, adopting the workers' compensation judge's report. The court found that Dr. Schwarz failed to meet his burden of proof, as his billings exceeded the reasonable amount determined by the defendant's bill reviewer. Furthermore, Dr. Schwarz treated injuries and body parts that were previously dismissed by the applicant, without providing clear evidence to differentiate the treatment.
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