SHAW, Judge.
Claimant's counsel secured benefits for the claimant worth $17,104.98 and was awarded an attorney's fee of $7,710.00. The employer/carrier argues that the fee is excessive and violates Florida Statute 440.34 (1980). We agree and REVERSE. Section 440.34 provides the deputy with a sliding fee schedule to be followed. In addition to the schedule, the statute provides that the deputy shall consider:
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