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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a judge's decision regarding attorney fees. The judge awarded applicant's former counsel (KSA) only $300 out of the total $5,250 attorneys' fees, stating KSA's contribution was limited to the case's beginning. KSA contended they were denied a hearing and proper opportunity to present evidence. The Board found that KSA was not afforded due process, as their evidence was not admitted, and they were not given a chance to respond to the current counsel's claims. Therefore, the Board rescinded the judge's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a judge's decision regarding attorney fees. The judge awarded applicant's former counsel (KSA) only $300 out of the total $5,250 attorneys' fees, stating KSA's contribution was limited to the case's beginning. KSA contended they were denied a hearing and proper opportunity to present evidence. The Board found that KSA was not afforded due process, as their evidence was not admitted, and they were not given a chance to respond to the current counsel's claims. Therefore, the Board rescinded the judge's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings.
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