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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award concerning applicant Cesar Cando's injury. The Board clarified the period for temporary disability benefits, specifically from February 5, 2008, through May 9, 2008. Additionally, the Board amended the award to detail the calculation and commencement of a life pension and adjusted attorney's fees, allowing the current attorney to receive the full award after deducting prior fees. The defendant's jurisdictional argument regarding temporary disability was addressed, and the applicant's psychiatric disability assessment was affirmed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award concerning applicant Cesar Cando's injury. The Board clarified the period for temporary disability benefits, specifically from February 5, 2008, through May 9, 2008. Additionally, the Board amended the award to detail the calculation and commencement of a life pension and adjusted attorney's fees, allowing the current attorney to receive the full award after deducting prior fees. The defendant's jurisdictional argument regarding temporary disability was addressed, and the applicant's psychiatric disability assessment was affirmed.
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