12:235-7.7 Attorney fees

(a) An attorney fee may be payable from the UEF to the petitioner's attorney when the petitioner is found eligible for UEF benefits by the Commissioner and shall exclude any fees awarded in association with permanent disability benefits.

(b) An attorney shall make an application to the Commissioner for payment of the attorney fee awarded by the Judge of Compensation for obtaining the medical and/or temporary benefits assessed against the respondent.