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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision disallowing a lien claim from The Dental Trauma Center. The lien claimant's attorney failed to comply with Board regulations, including proper formatting and exhibit identification. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found that the lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proof in demonstrating that its dental services were reasonable and necessary to cure or relieve the effects of the applicant's stipulated industrial injuries, which did not include dental issues. Furthermore, the report of a consulting dentist, admitted over objection, also indicated that many of the services and charges were unreasonable or excessive.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision disallowing a lien claim from The Dental Trauma Center. The lien claimant's attorney failed to comply with Board regulations, including proper formatting and exhibit identification. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found that the lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proof in demonstrating that its dental services were reasonable and necessary to cure or relieve the effects of the applicant's stipulated industrial injuries, which did not include dental issues. Furthermore, the report of a consulting dentist, admitted over objection, also indicated that many of the services and charges were unreasonable or excessive.
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