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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to address an issue with the Employment Development Department (EDD) lien. The original award was rescinded and returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the existence and impact of an EDD lien on benefits. This determination is necessary as the applicant testified to receiving disability payments from the EDD. The WCJ must also address the defendant's other contentions and recalculate attorney's fees if an EDD lien is established.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to address an issue with the Employment Development Department (EDD) lien. The original award was rescinded and returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the existence and impact of an EDD lien on benefits. This determination is necessary as the applicant testified to receiving disability payments from the EDD. The WCJ must also address the defendant's other contentions and recalculate attorney's fees if an EDD lien is established.
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