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The Appeals Board rescinded a WCJ's award of attorney fees totaling $35,640.75 based on permanent disability advances. The defendant argued the WCJ erred by not addressing credit for prior attorney fees paid and that the fee calculation was excessive. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings to address the credit issue and reconsider the attorney fee award. The Board expressed no final opinion on the merits of the defendant's contentions.
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The Appeals Board rescinded a WCJ's award of attorney fees totaling $35,640.75 based on permanent disability advances. The defendant argued the WCJ erred by not addressing credit for prior attorney fees paid and that the fee calculation was excessive. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings to address the credit issue and reconsider the attorney fee award. The Board expressed no final opinion on the merits of the defendant's contentions.
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