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Applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of a 12% attorney fee award on retroactive temporary disability, arguing the case's complexity warranted a higher fee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the WCJ's characterization of the case as "average complexity" reasonable. The Board noted the applicant's claim was accepted and the core dispute involved the temporary disability rate. Furthermore, the attorney failed to provide required notice to the applicant regarding the fee request's impact on their recovery.
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Applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of a 12% attorney fee award on retroactive temporary disability, arguing the case's complexity warranted a higher fee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the WCJ's characterization of the case as "average complexity" reasonable. The Board noted the applicant's claim was accepted and the core dispute involved the temporary disability rate. Furthermore, the attorney failed to provide required notice to the applicant regarding the fee request's impact on their recovery.
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