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This case concerns an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, specifically challenging the calculated attorney's fee. The applicant also sought correction of a clerical error regarding the life pension amount, which the judge amended. However, the petition for reconsideration was dismissed by the Appeals Board because it failed to comply with procedural requirements, including verification and proper notification to the applicant regarding the attorney's adverse interest and applicant's right to independent counsel. The Board emphasized that these procedural rules are crucial for protecting applicant rights.
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This case concerns an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, specifically challenging the calculated attorney's fee. The applicant also sought correction of a clerical error regarding the life pension amount, which the judge amended. However, the petition for reconsideration was dismissed by the Appeals Board because it failed to comply with procedural requirements, including verification and proper notification to the applicant regarding the attorney's adverse interest and applicant's right to independent counsel. The Board emphasized that these procedural rules are crucial for protecting applicant rights.
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