OAR 438-015-0080: Attorney Fees in Own Motion Cases

(1) If an attorney is instrumental in obtaining increased temporary disability compensation, the Board shall approve a fee of 25 percent of the increased compensation, to be paid out of the increased compensation. (2) If an attorney is instrumental in obtaining a voluntary reopening of an Own Motion claim that results in increased temporary disability compensation, the Board shall approve a fee of 25 percent of the increased compensation, to be paid out of the increased temporary disability compensation resulting from the voluntary reopening. (3) If the Board awards additional compensation for permanent disability, the Board shall approve a reasonable attorney fee in the amounts prescribed in OAR 438-015-0040, payable out of the increased compensation. (4) The Board may allow a fee in excess of the amounts prescribed in sections (1) through (3) of this rule upon a finding that extraordinary services have been rendered.