Whether the appellant was entitled to party costs for the former cantonal appeal proceedings after remand.
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.
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.