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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order denying a defendant's petition to release vocational rehabilitation attorney fees. The Board found that the WCJ's order, while stating it was a comment, effectively directed funds to the applicant. Crucially, the Board determined that the lien claimant attorney was entitled to an opportunity to assert and prove their claim for fees before any disbursement. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings specifically on the issue of vocational rehabilitation attorney's fees.
JOEL WATLEY vs. COBURN EQUIPMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order denying a defendant's petition to release vocational rehabilitation attorney fees. The Board found that the WCJ's order, while stating it was a "comment," effectively directed funds to the applicant. Crucially, the Board determined that the lien claimant attorney was entitled to an opportunity to assert and prove their claim for fees before any disbursement. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings specifically on the issue of vocational rehabilitation attorney's fees.
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