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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to partially reverse the WCJ's decision, affirming the award of Vocational Rehabilitation Maintenance Allowance (VRMA) but rescinding the Labor Code section 5814 penalty on VRMA and attorney's fees under section 5814.5. While the Board agreed VRMA was owed due to changed circumstances, it found the employer's delay was not unreasonable, thus negating grounds for penalties or additional fees. The Board also upheld the allowance of the Employment Development Department's lien.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to partially reverse the WCJ's decision, affirming the award of Vocational Rehabilitation Maintenance Allowance (VRMA) but rescinding the Labor Code section 5814 penalty on VRMA and attorney's fees under section 5814.5. While the Board agreed VRMA was owed due to changed circumstances, it found the employer's delay was not unreasonable, thus negating grounds for penalties or additional fees. The Board also upheld the allowance of the Employment Development Department's lien.
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