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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed a judge's decision, amending it to defer the disposition of $10,100.00. This amount represents the difference between a vacated $60,000 attorney's fee and the awarded $49,900 fee, which the applicant's attorney improperly converted before the fee was final. The Board's primary concern is ensuring the injured worker ultimately receives this $10,100.00. Jurisdiction is reserved for further proceedings and resolution by the WCJ.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed a judge's decision, amending it to defer the disposition of $10,100.00. This amount represents the difference between a vacated $60,000 attorney's fee and the awarded $49,900 fee, which the applicant's attorney improperly converted before the fee was final. The Board's primary concern is ensuring the injured worker ultimately receives this $10,100.00. Jurisdiction is reserved for further proceedings and resolution by the WCJ.
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