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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award due to an inadequate record regarding lien dismissals and sanctions. The Board found insufficient explanation for why liens were dismissed and sanctions were imposed, necessitating a new trial level review. The WCJ must clarify service on lien claimants, specify the exact misconduct justifying sanctions for each party, and ensure proper notice was given for all hearings. This matter is returned to the trial level to start over on lien and sanction issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award due to an inadequate record regarding lien dismissals and sanctions. The Board found insufficient explanation for why liens were dismissed and sanctions were imposed, necessitating a new trial level review. The WCJ must clarify service on lien claimants, specify the exact misconduct justifying sanctions for each party, and ensure proper notice was given for all hearings. This matter is returned to the trial level to start over on lien and sanction issues.
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