OPINION BY Judge LEAVITT.
Joseph Schachter (Claimant) petitions for review of an adjudication of the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Board) denying his claim for attorney's fees for unreasonable contest. In doing so, the Board reversed, in part, the decision of a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) awarding such fees. In this case we consider whether an impairment rating evaluation is res judicata as to the permanency of a claimant's disability for purposes...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.