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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a WCJ's Minute Order awarding payment of Dr. Papa's lien. The Board found the WCJ's decision lacked proper evidentiary support and procedural due process, violating WCAB rules requiring documented evidence and an explanation for the decision. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify the record and address all outstanding issues, while CIGA's petition for removal was dismissed as moot.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a WCJ's Minute Order awarding payment of Dr. Papa's lien. The Board found the WCJ's decision lacked proper evidentiary support and procedural due process, violating WCAB rules requiring documented evidence and an explanation for the decision. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify the record and address all outstanding issues, while CIGA's petition for removal was dismissed as moot.
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