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Difference between revisions of "Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XII)"

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== A. Internal Review - Workers’ Compensation Review Division ==
== A. Internal Review - Workers’ Compensation Review Division ==


A worker, a deceased worker's dependent, or an employer may request a review of any of the following decisions of the Board:  
A worker, a deceased worker's dependant, or an employer may request a review of any of the following decisions of the Board:  
*a decision respecting a compensation or rehabilitation matter (e.g. denial of benefits, or quantum of benefits);  
*a decision respecting a compensation or rehabilitation matter (e.g. denial of benefits, or quantum of benefits);  
*a decision levying payment by the employer for failure to comply with the statute; or  
*a decision levying payment by the employer for failure to comply with the statute; or  
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To request a review, the worker must complete and submit a two-page Request for Review form (available online). This form may be submitted by mail or by fax. See '''Appendix D: Checklist for Review Division Appeals'''.
To request a review, the worker must complete and submit a two-page Request for Review form (available online). This form may be submitted by mail or by fax. See '''Appendix D: Checklist for Review Division Appeals'''.


== B. Appeal to Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) ==
== B. Appeal to Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) ==