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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify ambiguities and correct a clerical error in the original Findings and Order. The Board affirmed the finding that there was no substantial evidence of a "chain of contracts" to bind the lien claimant to a Blue Cross rate. It also added a finding confirming the Board's jurisdiction under Labor Code section 5304 to adjudicate the lien. Consequently, the lien claimant was awarded its full lien amount based on the Official Medical Fee Schedule.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify ambiguities and correct a clerical error in the original Findings and Order. The Board affirmed the finding that there was no substantial evidence of a "chain of contracts" to bind the lien claimant to a Blue Cross rate. It also added a finding confirming the Board's jurisdiction under Labor Code section 5304 to adjudicate the lien. Consequently, the lien claimant was awarded its full lien amount based on the Official Medical Fee Schedule.
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