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This case involves a lien claimant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation judge's order disallowing its lien for medical equipment. The claimant argued it had a physician's prescription, but the judge disallowed the lien due to a lack of expert medical opinion on the actual need for the equipment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration. This dismissal was based on the petition being filed approximately one week beyond the jurisdictional 25-day deadline after the original order was served by mail.
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This case involves a lien claimant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation judge's order disallowing its lien for medical equipment. The claimant argued it had a physician's prescription, but the judge disallowed the lien due to a lack of expert medical opinion on the actual need for the equipment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration. This dismissal was based on the petition being filed approximately one week beyond the jurisdictional 25-day deadline after the original order was served by mail.
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