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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a prior decision awarding applicant $100%$ permanent disability and a substantial attorney fee. The defendant argued that the $100%$ permanent disability award was legally excessive, citing Brodie v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., and sought apportionment for psychiatric and internal injuries. The WCAB affirmed the original findings and award, adopting the WCJ's reasoning and finding the chosen commutation method for attorney fees appropriate. This method accounts for future increases in applicant's disability payments due to SAWW adjustments.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a prior decision awarding applicant $100%$ permanent disability and a substantial attorney fee. The defendant argued that the $100%$ permanent disability award was legally excessive, citing Brodie v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., and sought apportionment for psychiatric and internal injuries. The WCAB affirmed the original findings and award, adopting the WCJ's reasoning and finding the chosen commutation method for attorney fees appropriate. This method accounts for future increases in applicant's disability payments due to SAWW adjustments.
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