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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration to address the issue of attorney's fees. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's award of 37% permanent disability and the defendant's credit of $53,094.29 against future compensation, clarifying that the employer's right to credit is distinct from settling a third-party lien. However, the Board deferred the determination of attorney's fees pending further findings on the amount of credit absorbed by ongoing medical treatment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration to address the issue of attorney's fees. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's award of 37% permanent disability and the defendant's credit of $53,094.29 against future compensation, clarifying that the employer's right to credit is distinct from settling a third-party lien. However, the Board deferred the determination of attorney's fees pending further findings on the amount of credit absorbed by ongoing medical treatment.
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