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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found the WCJ erred by issuing a decision on an undeveloped record regarding lien claimant's medical billings. The WCJ identified issues needing further evidence, particularly concerning the reasonableness and necessity of treatment and the adherence to the Official Medical Fee Schedule, but failed to allow parties to supplement the record. Consequently, the May 19, 2009 Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned for further development of the record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found the WCJ erred by issuing a decision on an undeveloped record regarding lien claimant's medical billings. The WCJ identified issues needing further evidence, particularly concerning the reasonableness and necessity of treatment and the adherence to the Official Medical Fee Schedule, but failed to allow parties to supplement the record. Consequently, the May 19, 2009 Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned for further development of the record.
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