Key legal question
Whether the appellant was entitled to party costs for the former cantonal appeal proceedings after remand.
Extracted holding
Yes. Because the appellant was represented by counsel and succeeded in the last-instance proceedings, party costs were due and set at CHF 1,500.
Extracted reasoning
Under Art. 61 let. g LPGA and Art. 55 LPA-VD, expenses necessary to defend interests are reimbursed as party costs; the amount depends on the importance and complexity of the dispute. Given the scope of the proceedings, CHF 1,500 was appropriate.