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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after the WCJ denied their claim for psychological treatment. The initial ruling found the claimant failed to prove the treatment was necessary for the industrial injury, which had prior settlement for orthopedic issues. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the medical evidence regarding psyche injury was insufficient and ordered the case returned for further development of the record. A dissenting opinion argued the claimant had ample opportunity to present evidence and should not be given another chance.
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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after the WCJ denied their claim for psychological treatment. The initial ruling found the claimant failed to prove the treatment was necessary for the industrial injury, which had prior settlement for orthopedic issues. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the medical evidence regarding psyche injury was insufficient and ordered the case returned for further development of the record. A dissenting opinion argued the claimant had ample opportunity to present evidence and should not be given another chance.
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