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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, reversing the dismissal of a death benefit claim. This action was taken to issue a notice of intent to impose sanctions and attorney's fees against the applicant's attorneys for alleged bad faith actions. The Board found their petition lacked specificity and cited multiple violations of procedural rules and potential misconduct regarding discovery. A hearing will be held to determine if sanctions are warranted against the named attorneys and their firm.
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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, reversing the dismissal of a death benefit claim. This action was taken to issue a notice of intent to impose sanctions and attorney's fees against the applicant's attorneys for alleged bad faith actions. The Board found their petition lacked specificity and cited multiple violations of procedural rules and potential misconduct regarding discovery. A hearing will be held to determine if sanctions are warranted against the named attorneys and their firm.
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