Difference between revisions of "Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XII)"
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WCAT’s ''Manual of Rules of Practice and Procedure'' (MRPP) is accessible [http://www.wcat.bc.ca online] as are appeal forms, guidelines and information about filing appeals. | WCAT’s ''Manual of Rules of Practice and Procedure'' (MRPP) is accessible [http://www.wcat.bc.ca online] as are appeal forms, guidelines and information about filing appeals. | ||
=== 1. Appeal Procedure | === 1. Appeal Procedure: Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal === | ||
The best starting point to prepare an appeal to the WCAT is to go to the website: | The best starting point to prepare an appeal to the WCAT is to go to the website: http://wcat.bc.ca. The “Resources” section provides access to various appeal forms, as well as an info sheet with further information on the appeals process. The WCAT site also contains a detailed manual. Parties applying for reconsideration must write to the Tribunal Counsel Office. WCAT will not accept applications for reconsideration by telephone. After WCAT makes a decision to allow an appeal, WCB implements it into its decision. Note that WCAT can reimburse workers for the cost of acquiring medical reports that are reasonably useful to the hearing. | ||
=== 2. Clarifications, Corrections, Missed Issue === | === 2. Clarifications, Corrections, Missed Issue === | ||