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This case involves an applicant alleging new and further disability to her right knee and ankle following prior stipulated awards for industrial injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contentions regarding deposition testimony, a defense QME opinion, and the reasonableness of attorney fees. The Board ultimately affirmed the prior finding of 50% permanent disability but deferred the issue of Labor Code Section 5710 attorney fees for further proceedings at the trial level.
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This case involves an applicant alleging new and further disability to her right knee and ankle following prior stipulated awards for industrial injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contentions regarding deposition testimony, a defense QME opinion, and the reasonableness of attorney fees. The Board ultimately affirmed the prior finding of 50% permanent disability but deferred the issue of Labor Code Section 5710 attorney fees for further proceedings at the trial level.
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