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The WCAB granted reconsideration for CIGA, vacating the award of retroactive VRMA due to the Rehabilitation Unit's primary jurisdiction. The Board denied applicant's and lien claimant's petitions, affirming the WCJ's decision regarding the third-party credit and apportionment of permanent disability. The WCAB also confirmed the attorney's fee at 12% of temporary disability and VRMA, noting an error in the initial permanent disability rating which was corrected.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration for CIGA, vacating the award of retroactive VRMA due to the Rehabilitation Unit's primary jurisdiction. The Board denied applicant's and lien claimant's petitions, affirming the WCJ's decision regarding the third-party credit and apportionment of permanent disability. The WCAB also confirmed the attorney's fee at 12% of temporary disability and VRMA, noting an error in the initial permanent disability rating which was corrected.
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