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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Richard Kautzer's petition for reconsideration in this case. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning for the denial. Additionally, the Board noted that the applicant's attorney failed to comply with WCAB Rule 10778 regarding notification to the applicant of adverse interests and rights to independent counsel when requesting a fee increase. This procedural deficiency could have been grounds for dismissing the fee increase request.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Richard Kautzer's petition for reconsideration in this case. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning for the denial. Additionally, the Board noted that the applicant's attorney failed to comply with WCAB Rule 10778 regarding notification to the applicant of adverse interests and rights to independent counsel when requesting a fee increase. This procedural deficiency could have been grounds for dismissing the fee increase request.
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