Commonwealth, Department of Public Welfare v. Moran

Opinion by

Judge Colins,

The Department of Public Welfare (DPW), petitioner, appeals the order and decision of the Board of Claims (Board) awarding One Thousand Seven *555Hundred and Seventy-six Dollars ($1,776.00) plus interest to Francis J. Moran, respondent, for attorney’s fees.

The respondent entered into a contingency fee agreement1 with Frances H. Bass .to represent her before the United States Social Security Administration. On October 24, 1978, the respondent filed the appropriate notice of appointment with the Administration’s Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.

On April 24, 1979, the…