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This case involves a partial dependent, Jackie Kurz, seeking death benefits after the industrial death of David Eierman. The WCAB affirmed the finding that Ms. Kurz is entitled to a $228,800 death benefit based on her partial dependency on the decedent's earnings. However, the Board clarified that the benefit is payable directly to Ms. Kurz and specified weekly payments at a rate of $366.67 from the date of death. The Board also modified the attorney's fee calculation to be 15 percent of the present value of the death benefit, not the gross amount.
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This case involves a partial dependent, Jackie Kurz, seeking death benefits after the industrial death of David Eierman. The WCAB affirmed the finding that Ms. Kurz is entitled to a $228,800 death benefit based on her partial dependency on the decedent's earnings. However, the Board clarified that the benefit is payable directly to Ms. Kurz and specified weekly payments at a rate of $366.67 from the date of death. The Board also modified the attorney's fee calculation to be 15 percent of the present value of the death benefit, not the gross amount.
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