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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that disallowed a lien claimant's services, finding they were not reasonably required. The lien claimant argued the WCJ erred by proceeding without its representative present and failing to consider evidence. The Board agreed, adopting the WCJ's report which highlighted the need for parties to be prepared at all stages to manage lien claims efficiently. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision, with potential sanctions for the lien claimant's unpreparedness.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that disallowed a lien claimant's services, finding they were not reasonably required. The lien claimant argued the WCJ erred by proceeding without its representative present and failing to consider evidence. The Board agreed, adopting the WCJ's report which highlighted the need for parties to be prepared at all stages to manage lien claims efficiently. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision, with potential sanctions for the lien claimant's unpreparedness.
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