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Applicant Rangel petitioned for reconsideration of a WCJ's award finding industrial injury and $63%$ permanent disability, arguing she was permanently and totally disabled. Following a Commissioners' Settlement Conference, the parties executed a Compromise and Release agreement. The Board, after reviewing the agreement and the record, found it adequate and in the applicant's best interest, rescinded the prior award, and approved the Compromise and Release. This action included releasing any potential death benefit claims and approving the agreed-upon attorney's fees.
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Applicant Rangel petitioned for reconsideration of a WCJ's award finding industrial injury and $63%$ permanent disability, arguing she was permanently and totally disabled. Following a Commissioners' Settlement Conference, the parties executed a Compromise and Release agreement. The Board, after reviewing the agreement and the record, found it adequate and in the applicant's best interest, rescinded the prior award, and approved the Compromise and Release. This action included releasing any potential death benefit claims and approving the agreed-upon attorney's fees.
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