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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's $69%$ permanent disability rating and the defendant's challenge to attorney's fees. After obtaining a recommended rating from the DEU based on agreed medical evaluator reports, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision but increased the permanent disability rating to $72%$. The Board also determined that $15%$ of awarded temporary and permanent disability indemnity is a reasonable attorney's fee, with final amounts and distribution to be determined at the trial level. Jurisdiction was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and awards consistent with this decision.
LAI L. LUI vs. S & W MANUFACTURING, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, For LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, In Liquidation is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's $69%$ permanent disability rating and the defendant's challenge to attorney's fees. After obtaining a recommended rating from the DEU based on agreed medical evaluator reports, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision but increased the permanent disability rating to $72%$. The Board also determined that $15%$ of awarded temporary and permanent disability indemnity is a reasonable attorney's fee, with final amounts and distribution to be determined at the trial level. Jurisdiction was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and awards consistent with this decision.
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