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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contentions regarding Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) and the calculation of a life pension and attorney's fees. The Board affirmed the finding of 92% permanent disability but rescinded the previous award regarding COLAs, life pension, and attorney's fees. The matter was returned to the trial level for the Workers' Compensation Judge to calculate the specific amounts for the life pension and attorney's fees. Pending this finalization, the defendant was ordered to continue paying permanent disability indemnity.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contentions regarding Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) and the calculation of a life pension and attorney's fees. The Board affirmed the finding of 92% permanent disability but rescinded the previous award regarding COLAs, life pension, and attorney's fees. The matter was returned to the trial level for the Workers' Compensation Judge to calculate the specific amounts for the life pension and attorney's fees. Pending this finalization, the defendant was ordered to continue paying permanent disability indemnity.
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