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In addition to filing an appeal, a student can contact the officer who made the decision to request that it be reconsidered on the basis of significant new evidence or to seek further explanation of the officer’s reasons. Note that this must take place within 75 days of the original decision unless the reconsideration addresses an obvious error or omission (WCA, s. 123 [Former Act, s. 96(4) – (6)]). | In addition to filing an appeal, a student can contact the officer who made the decision to request that it be reconsidered on the basis of significant new evidence or to seek further explanation of the officer’s reasons. Note that this must take place within 75 days of the original decision unless the reconsideration addresses an obvious error or omission (WCA, s. 123 [Former Act, s. 96(4) – (6)]). | ||
Initial decision-making at the Board level is extremely important, and very informal in its procedure. In general, if a representative doesn’t understand how or by whom a decision will be made, or what factors will be considered, it is always possible to call the Board and ask. The Claims Manual, Workers’ Advisors Office, and other sources of information mentioned in '''Section I: Introduction''' of this chapter can also help prepare a successful | Initial decision-making at the Board level is extremely important, and very informal in its procedure. In general, if a representative doesn’t understand how or by whom a decision will be made, or what factors will be considered, it is always possible to call the Board and ask. The Claims Manual, Workers’ Advisors Office, and other sources of information mentioned in '''Section I: Introduction''' of this chapter can also help prepare a successful claim. See '''Appendix A''' for a checklist for a student conducting a client interview. | ||
== A. Limited Scope Retainers == | == A. Limited Scope Retainers == | ||
