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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision except for specific amendments. The applicant's widow, Pamela Felcher, was awarded a $250,000 death benefit for her deceased husband, J. Michael Devroom, with payments commencing June 23, 2010. This award is subject to credit for CALPERS payments and attorney fees, and the deceased was found to be a safety-classified employee exempting him from certain statutory limitations. Additionally, Ms. Felcher is entitled to $2,109.02 for burial expenses, and attorney fees of $37,500 are awarded.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision except for specific amendments. The applicant's widow, Pamela Felcher, was awarded a $250,000 death benefit for her deceased husband, J. Michael Devroom, with payments commencing June 23, 2010. This award is subject to credit for CALPERS payments and attorney fees, and the deceased was found to be a safety-classified employee exempting him from certain statutory limitations. Additionally, Ms. Felcher is entitled to $2,109.02 for burial expenses, and attorney fees of $37,500 are awarded.
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