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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for lien claimants Frontier Medical and N-Care, reversing a prior dismissal. The liens were dismissed because their representative, Pinnacle Lien Services, failed to file required letters of representation under Labor Code section 4903.6(b), rendering them unrepresented. Despite Pinnacle's claims of appearance and objection, the Board affirmed the dismissal, emphasizing the mandatory nature of the representation letter for a hearing representative to act. Jurisdiction is reserved for potential sanctions against Pinnacle, Frontier, and N-Care.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for lien claimants Frontier Medical and N-Care, reversing a prior dismissal. The liens were dismissed because their representative, Pinnacle Lien Services, failed to file required letters of representation under Labor Code section 4903.6(b), rendering them unrepresented. Despite Pinnacle's claims of appearance and objection, the Board affirmed the dismissal, emphasizing the mandatory nature of the representation letter for a hearing representative to act. Jurisdiction is reserved for potential sanctions against Pinnacle, Frontier, and N-Care.
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