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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the finding that the defendant is not responsible for the applicant's self-procured medical treatment incurred outside the Medical Provider Network. However, the Board rescinded the administrative law judge's award of attorney's fees, finding it improperly determined without considering the services rendered by multiple attorneys. The case was remanded to allow the applicant's current and former attorneys to agree on a fee split, with jurisdiction reserved for further determination if they cannot reach an agreement.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the finding that the defendant is not responsible for the applicant's self-procured medical treatment incurred outside the Medical Provider Network. However, the Board rescinded the administrative law judge's award of attorney's fees, finding it improperly determined without considering the services rendered by multiple attorneys. The case was remanded to allow the applicant's current and former attorneys to agree on a fee split, with jurisdiction reserved for further determination if they cannot reach an agreement.
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