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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, rescinded the decision, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The applicant sought reconsideration regarding denial of penalties for delayed death benefit payments and her attorney sought a higher fee. The Board found no error in denying penalties but remanded the attorney fee issue due to insufficient notice to the applicant. Additionally, the Board noted and will require correction of a clerical error in the original award regarding the weekly payment amount for death benefits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, rescinded the decision, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The applicant sought reconsideration regarding denial of penalties for delayed death benefit payments and her attorney sought a higher fee. The Board found no error in denying penalties but remanded the attorney fee issue due to insufficient notice to the applicant. Additionally, the Board noted and will require correction of a clerical error in the original award regarding the weekly payment amount for death benefits.
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