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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address unclear factual and legal issues regarding lien claimant Dr. Duell's $$13,230.68$ medical treatment lien. The Board rescinded the prior decision disallowing the lien due to lack of clarity on authorized treatment, whether Dr. Duell's requests aligned with the defendant's utilization review denials, and the applicability of certain Labor Code sections. The case is remanded for further proceedings to clarify the treatment authorization, the physician's role, and the reasonableness of the treatment provided.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address unclear factual and legal issues regarding lien claimant Dr. Duell's $$13,230.68$ medical treatment lien. The Board rescinded the prior decision disallowing the lien due to lack of clarity on authorized treatment, whether Dr. Duell's requests aligned with the defendant's utilization review denials, and the applicability of certain Labor Code sections. The case is remanded for further proceedings to clarify the treatment authorization, the physician's role, and the reasonableness of the treatment provided.
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