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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. The petition sought an increase in attorney's fees awarded on the applicant's life pension, arguing the initial award did not account for future increases under Labor Code section 4659(c). Even if timely, the petition would have been dismissed for failing to include proof of service of a notice of adverse interest on the applicant, as required by WCAB Rule 10778. The WCAB noted the petition also lacked clarity regarding the specific grounds for the fee increase request.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. The petition sought an increase in attorney's fees awarded on the applicant's life pension, arguing the initial award did not account for future increases under Labor Code section 4659(c). Even if timely, the petition would have been dismissed for failing to include proof of service of a notice of adverse interest on the applicant, as required by WCAB Rule 10778. The WCAB noted the petition also lacked clarity regarding the specific grounds for the fee increase request.
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