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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed an order directing parties to bankruptcy court regarding the dischargeability of a workers' compensation lien. The lien claimant argued the WCAB had exclusive jurisdiction and the applicant waived his right to challenge the lien. After granting removal on its own motion and receiving a report from the judge, the WCAB affirmed the original order. The WCAB's decision is that the parties must address the lien's dischargeability in bankruptcy court.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed an order directing parties to bankruptcy court regarding the dischargeability of a workers' compensation lien. The lien claimant argued the WCAB had exclusive jurisdiction and the applicant waived his right to challenge the lien. After granting removal on its own motion and receiving a report from the judge, the WCAB affirmed the original order. The WCAB's decision is that the parties must address the lien's dischargeability in bankruptcy court.
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