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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration to allow attorney fees on the applicant's life pension award. While affirming the original award, the Board deferred the issue of attorney fees pending an investigation into whether counsel adequately notified the applicant of his right to independent counsel and counsel's adverse interest per CCR §10778. The WCJ will determine compliance with this notice requirement upon remand.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration to allow attorney fees on the applicant's life pension award. While affirming the original award, the Board deferred the issue of attorney fees pending an investigation into whether counsel adequately notified the applicant of his right to independent counsel and counsel's adverse interest per CCR §10778. The WCJ will determine compliance with this notice requirement upon remand.
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