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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior award, denying a lien claim by California Physician's Network (CPN) for transportation services. CPN failed to prove the transportation was medically reasonable and necessary as part of the applicant's industrial injury treatment. The Board found no substantial medical evidence supported the necessity of CPN's specific services, thus no basis for the lien or associated penalties.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior award, denying a lien claim by California Physician's Network (CPN) for transportation services. CPN failed to prove the transportation was medically reasonable and necessary as part of the applicant's industrial injury treatment. The Board found no substantial medical evidence supported the necessity of CPN's specific services, thus no basis for the lien or associated penalties.
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