Volk v. America West Airlines

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) holding that claimant’s counsel is entitled to an attorney fee, but refusing to order insurer to pay the fees directly to the attorney. We affirm.

Claimant was awarded 20 percent unscheduled permanent disability by an October 23, 1991, determination order. Insurer paid the full amount of the award to claimant. Claimant subsequently requested reconsideration of the award. On June 9, 1992, an order on reconsideration was issued and claimant’s award was reduced to 11 percent. Claimant then requested a hearing on the…