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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that established a reasonable attorney fee rate of $225 per hour. The applicant's counsel sought a higher rate, arguing that deposition fees were discretionary and citing internal guidelines from other district offices. The Board found the $225 rate reasonable based on local standards and the WCJ's discretion under Labor Code Section 5710.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that established a reasonable attorney fee rate of $225 per hour. The applicant's counsel sought a higher rate, arguing that deposition fees were discretionary and citing internal guidelines from other district offices. The Board found the $225 rate reasonable based on local standards and the WCJ's discretion under Labor Code Section 5710.
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