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Workers are entitled to a copy of their claim file (paper or CD) on request and will also automaticallybe sent a copy of the claim file if they file an appeal. In addition, the worker may obtain online access to parts of their claim file by calling the Board. These matters are covered in the section below on Disclosure. Disclosure may be given directly to the worker’s representative if the disclosure request or appeal notice is accompanied by a valid authorization of representation, signed by the worker. [Authorization forms are available on the Board website]. | Workers are entitled to a copy of their claim file (paper or CD) on request and will also automaticallybe sent a copy of the claim file if they file an appeal. In addition, the worker may obtain online access to parts of their claim file by calling the Board. These matters are covered in the section below on Disclosure. Disclosure may be given directly to the worker’s representative if the disclosure request or appeal notice is accompanied by a valid authorization of representation, signed by the worker. [Authorization forms are available on the Board website]. | ||
If the worker (or the employer) disagrees with the Board’s decision, he or she may appeal the decision to the Review Division (RD) '''within 90 days of the Board decision'''. The RD is a review body internal to the Board; links to RD material, including RD appeal forms, are available on the Board website (through the link “Review and Appeals” on the left list of the home page). The RD must issue a decision within 180 days of the appeal being filed. The RD decision may then be appealed to an independent tribunal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) within '''30 days of the RD decision'''. WCAT appeal forms are available on the WCAT website: http://www.wcat.bc.ca. See Section VI: Appeals for more details. | If the worker (or the employer) disagrees with the Board’s decision, he or she may appeal the decision to the Review Division (RD) '''within 90 days of the Board decision'''. The RD is a review body internal to the Board; links to RD material, including RD appeal forms, are available on the Board website (through the link “Review and Appeals” on the left list of the home page). The RD must issue a decision within 180 days of the appeal being filed. The RD decision may then be appealed to an independent tribunal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) within '''30 days of the RD decision'''. WCAT appeal forms are available on the WCAT website: http://www.wcat.bc.ca. See [[Appeals in Worker%27s Compensation Claims (7:VI) | Section VI: Appeals]] for more details. | ||
