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The applicant sought reconsideration of a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement, alleging misrepresentation by her attorney regarding Medicare and Social Security benefits. However, the applicant's own declaration within the C&R stated she had not applied for and did not intend to apply for these benefits. The Board found no basis to set aside the OACR, as the applicant's declaration did not preclude future applications for these benefits. Consequently, the applicant was not aggrieved by the Order Approving Compromise and Release, and her petition for reconsideration was dismissed.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement, alleging misrepresentation by her attorney regarding Medicare and Social Security benefits. However, the applicant's own declaration within the C&R stated she had not applied for and did not intend to apply for these benefits. The Board found no basis to set aside the OACR, as the applicant's declaration did not preclude future applications for these benefits. Consequently, the applicant was not aggrieved by the Order Approving Compromise and Release, and her petition for reconsideration was dismissed.
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