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This case concerns an applicant who suffered an industrial injury resulting in permanent disability and a life pension. The applicant's attorney petitioned for reconsideration, arguing that attorney fees were not awarded for the life pension benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, agreeing that fees are due on the life pension. The Board amended its prior decision to defer the attorney fees issue for the life pension to the trial level for further determination. The matter is returned to the trial judge for this specific purpose.
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This case concerns an applicant who suffered an industrial injury resulting in permanent disability and a life pension. The applicant's attorney petitioned for reconsideration, arguing that attorney fees were not awarded for the life pension benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, agreeing that fees are due on the life pension. The Board amended its prior decision to defer the attorney fees issue for the life pension to the trial level for further determination. The matter is returned to the trial judge for this specific purpose.
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