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This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded to applicant's counsel. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision that awarded the attorney 15% of applicant's permanent disability benefits as they accrued, rather than commuting the fee. Applicant argued that a commutation would result in a larger overall fee and that public policy favors such commutation regardless of life expectancy. The WCAB granted reconsideration to allow the judge to re-evaluate the fee award based on relevant factors, including the complexity of the case and ensuring adequate compensation for the attorney.
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This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded to applicant's counsel. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision that awarded the attorney 15% of applicant's permanent disability benefits as they accrued, rather than commuting the fee. Applicant argued that a commutation would result in a larger overall fee and that public policy favors such commutation regardless of life expectancy. The WCAB granted reconsideration to allow the judge to re-evaluate the fee award based on relevant factors, including the complexity of the case and ensuring adequate compensation for the attorney.
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