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This case concerns an applicant seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The applicant argued that the initial award incorrectly excluded injury to his cervical spine and upper extremities, and that apportionment by the Agreed Medical Evaluator was flawed. The Board denied the petition, adopting the Judge's report and recommendation to deny the reconsideration. Furthermore, the applicant's attorney's request for an increased fee was denied due to non-compliance with procedural rules regarding notification of adverse interests to the client.
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This case concerns an applicant seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The applicant argued that the initial award incorrectly excluded injury to his cervical spine and upper extremities, and that apportionment by the Agreed Medical Evaluator was flawed. The Board denied the petition, adopting the Judge's report and recommendation to deny the reconsideration. Furthermore, the applicant's attorney's request for an increased fee was denied due to non-compliance with procedural rules regarding notification of adverse interests to the client.
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