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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings. The WCJ must clarify the applicant's temporary total disability period and the extent of vocational rehabilitation benefits paid by the employer for credit. Additionally, the Appeals Board requires a further hearing to determine the reasonable attorney's fees and expenses related to the applicant's third-party settlement. This determination is crucial for accurately calculating the employer's credit against indemnity and potentially affecting the applicant's attorney's fee.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings. The WCJ must clarify the applicant's temporary total disability period and the extent of vocational rehabilitation benefits paid by the employer for credit. Additionally, the Appeals Board requires a further hearing to determine the reasonable attorney's fees and expenses related to the applicant's third-party settlement. This determination is crucial for accurately calculating the employer's credit against indemnity and potentially affecting the applicant's attorney's fee.
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