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This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded for defending an applicant's right to continuing medical treatment. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing that Labor Code section 4607 only allows fees when an applicant resists an attempt to terminate an existing award, not when they challenge an informal denial of specific treatment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, citing Smith v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., which clarified that section 4607 does not permit fees for challenging a denial of specific treatment requests. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award of attorney's fees.
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This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded for defending an applicant's right to continuing medical treatment. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing that Labor Code section 4607 only allows fees when an applicant resists an attempt to terminate an existing award, not when they challenge an informal denial of specific treatment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, citing Smith v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., which clarified that section 4607 does not permit fees for challenging a denial of specific treatment requests. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award of attorney's fees.
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