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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address disputes over attorney's fees and an applicant's absence from a prior hearing. The Board affirmed the applicant's permanent disability rating of 76.5% but rescinded the original award to defer the attorney's fees issue. This deferral allows for further proceedings to determine reasonable fees for both former and current counsel, requiring proper notification to the applicant of their rights. The WCAB also noted the applicant's inability to attend trial due to medical reasons, but declined to grant a new trial for that specific issue.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address disputes over attorney's fees and an applicant's absence from a prior hearing. The Board affirmed the applicant's permanent disability rating of 76.5% but rescinded the original award to defer the attorney's fees issue. This deferral allows for further proceedings to determine reasonable fees for both former and current counsel, requiring proper notification to the applicant of their rights. The WCAB also noted the applicant's inability to attend trial due to medical reasons, but declined to grant a new trial for that specific issue.
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