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In this case, the applicant sought reconsideration of a prior award, arguing the permanent disability rating was too low and the attorney's fee calculation was incorrect. The Board granted reconsideration, adopting the judge's recommendation to increase the attorney's fee significantly. While the applicant's permanent disability rating remained at 86 percent, the judge acknowledged error in how attorney fees were factored, particularly concerning a life pension. The amended award reflects an increased attorney fee, with a portion to be commuted from the applicant's future life pension payments.
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In this case, the applicant sought reconsideration of a prior award, arguing the permanent disability rating was too low and the attorney's fee calculation was incorrect. The Board granted reconsideration, adopting the judge's recommendation to increase the attorney's fee significantly. While the applicant's permanent disability rating remained at 86 percent, the judge acknowledged error in how attorney fees were factored, particularly concerning a life pension. The amended award reflects an increased attorney fee, with a portion to be commuted from the applicant's future life pension payments.
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