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In ADJ3283011, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award of $6,320.00 in attorney's fees to applicant's counsel for securing an earlier award of medical treatment. The Board denied applicant's petition for penalties against the defendant for unreasonable delay, agreeing with the WCJ's reasoning. Additionally, the Board denied defendant's petition for removal regarding a separate order compelling an Agreed Medical Examiner evaluation. Finally, the Board admonished both attorneys for their unprofessional and offensive conduct, reminding them of their obligations to abide by professional standards.
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In ADJ3283011, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award of $6,320.00 in attorney's fees to applicant's counsel for securing an earlier award of medical treatment. The Board denied applicant's petition for penalties against the defendant for unreasonable delay, agreeing with the WCJ's reasoning. Additionally, the Board denied defendant's petition for removal regarding a separate order compelling an Agreed Medical Examiner evaluation. Finally, the Board admonished both attorneys for their unprofessional and offensive conduct, reminding them of their obligations to abide by professional standards.
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