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This case concerns a dispute over the attorney's fee awarded to applicant's counsel. The initial award granted 15% of temporary disability indemnity and 12% of permanent disability indemnity. The lien claimant sought reconsideration, arguing for 15% of permanent disability indemnity. Following further reflection, the trial judge recommended granting reconsideration and remanding the attorney's fee issue for further proceedings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirmed the award regarding temporary disability, but deferred the issue of attorney's fees on permanent disability, reserving jurisdiction. Defendants are ordered to withhold 15% of permanent disability indemnity payments until the fee issue is resolved.
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This case concerns a dispute over the attorney's fee awarded to applicant's counsel. The initial award granted 15% of temporary disability indemnity and 12% of permanent disability indemnity. The lien claimant sought reconsideration, arguing for 15% of permanent disability indemnity. Following further reflection, the trial judge recommended granting reconsideration and remanding the attorney's fee issue for further proceedings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirmed the award regarding temporary disability, but deferred the issue of attorney's fees on permanent disability, reserving jurisdiction. Defendants are ordered to withhold 15% of permanent disability indemnity payments until the fee issue is resolved.
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