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This case involves lien claimant New Age Imaging seeking reconsideration of their dismissed lien. The lien was dismissed because the claimant failed to appear at a scheduled lien conference, violating WCAB Rule 10562 which requires personal appearance and a representative with settlement authority. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's reasoning that the claimant's non-appearance, after receiving proper notice, provided no good cause for reinstatement. The Board emphasized that lien claimants become parties once the underlying claim is resolved and are subject to these procedural rules.
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This case involves lien claimant New Age Imaging seeking reconsideration of their dismissed lien. The lien was dismissed because the claimant failed to appear at a scheduled lien conference, violating WCAB Rule 10562 which requires personal appearance and a representative with settlement authority. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's reasoning that the claimant's non-appearance, after receiving proper notice, provided no good cause for reinstatement. The Board emphasized that lien claimants become parties once the underlying claim is resolved and are subject to these procedural rules.
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