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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 28.05.01.08" title_num="28" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="01" heading="Final Decisions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If an ALJ finds that the claimant or petitioner has proven the elements required under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, the ALJ shall issue a decision finding the individual eligible for compensation and benefits.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The ALJ shall include in the decision:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The monetary award;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Benefits to be awarded; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the ALJ determines that it is in the interests of the claimant or petitioner, a recommendation for an expedited payment schedule.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Office shall deliver the decision to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each party or party representative;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Board of Public Works; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any State agency or State service providers ordered to provide benefits.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The ALJ’s decision is the final agency decision for the purpose of judicial review.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>