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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the disallowance of the claimant's lien for medical treatment. The WCAB found that Dr. Hewko's arguments regarding the admissibility of Dr. Haldeman's opinions and the necessity of a physical examination under Labor Code Section 5701 were without merit. The Board also noted misrepresentations made by the lien claimant and his representative in the petition, warning of potential sanctions. Consequently, the original findings disallowing the lien were affirmed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the disallowance of the claimant's lien for medical treatment. The WCAB found that Dr. Hewko's arguments regarding the admissibility of Dr. Haldeman's opinions and the necessity of a physical examination under Labor Code Section 5701 were without merit. The Board also noted misrepresentations made by the lien claimant and his representative in the petition, warning of potential sanctions. Consequently, the original findings disallowing the lien were affirmed.
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