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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order requiring applicant's attorney to reimburse the defendant $1,400 for an overpayment of fees. The applicant objected, claiming entitlement to a credit for attorney fees incurred in enforcing a future medical award and requested a hearing. The Board found that no evidentiary hearing had occurred and the applicant was entitled to due process, including a hearing on their objection to the reimbursement. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order requiring applicant's attorney to reimburse the defendant $1,400 for an overpayment of fees. The applicant objected, claiming entitlement to a credit for attorney fees incurred in enforcing a future medical award and requested a hearing. The Board found that no evidentiary hearing had occurred and the applicant was entitled to due process, including a hearing on their objection to the reimbursement. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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