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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision, finding insufficient evidence to support the award for the lien claimant's services. The Board determined that the WCJ failed to address whether the medical treatment was reasonably required and that neither party presented sufficient evidence regarding the reasonableness of the facility fees according to Kunz guidelines. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record on these issues and for a new decision.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision, finding insufficient evidence to support the award for the lien claimant's services. The Board determined that the WCJ failed to address whether the medical treatment was reasonably required and that neither party presented sufficient evidence regarding the reasonableness of the facility fees according to Kunz guidelines. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record on these issues and for a new decision.
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