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This case involves a lien claimant, RS Medical, seeking reconsideration after its $6,800.28 lien for medical treatment was disallowed by the WCJ. The WCJ found RS Medical failed to prove the treatment was reasonable and necessary for the admitted industrial injuries. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred by focusing solely on neck treatment when evidence indicated prescriptions were for multiple body parts, including admitted injuries. The matter is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to re-evaluate the medical evidence and determine the reasonableness and necessity of the treatment.
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This case involves a lien claimant, RS Medical, seeking reconsideration after its $6,800.28 lien for medical treatment was disallowed by the WCJ. The WCJ found RS Medical failed to prove the treatment was reasonable and necessary for the admitted industrial injuries. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred by focusing solely on neck treatment when evidence indicated prescriptions were for multiple body parts, including admitted injuries. The matter is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to re-evaluate the medical evidence and determine the reasonableness and necessity of the treatment.
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