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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision regarding Sammie Rogers' claim. The WCAB affirmed the original decision but amended it to clarify the attorney's fee structure for a life pension. The amendment specifies that the 15% attorney fee will be commuted from the present value of the life pension, calculated using the artificial far end of the applicant's life expectancy. Jurisdiction is reserved regarding the amount of the life pension until further order.
SAMMIE ROGERS vs. BUFFALO BILLS, ATLANTA FALCONS, SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, et al.; TRAVELERS; SEDGWICK is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Anaheim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision regarding Sammie Rogers' claim. The WCAB affirmed the original decision but amended it to clarify the attorney's fee structure for a life pension. The amendment specifies that the 15% attorney fee will be commuted from the present value of the life pension, calculated using the artificial far end of the applicant's life expectancy. Jurisdiction is reserved regarding the amount of the life pension until further order.
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