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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision regarding attorney fees. The WCAB reviewed a lien claimant's attorney's dissatisfaction with the awarded fee of $600.00. Granting reconsideration, the WCAB rescinded the prior order and awarded the attorney $1,500.00, finding this amount to be a more reasonable fee based on the attorney's efforts in initiating settlement negotiations. The remaining withheld funds are to be paid directly to the applicant.
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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision regarding attorney fees. The WCAB reviewed a lien claimant's attorney's dissatisfaction with the awarded fee of $600.00. Granting reconsideration, the WCAB rescinded the prior order and awarded the attorney $1,500.00, finding this amount to be a more reasonable fee based on the attorney's efforts in initiating settlement negotiations. The remaining withheld funds are to be paid directly to the applicant.
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