This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on July 21, 2022.
□ Obtain basic client information
□ Note WCB claim number
□ Determine worker’s claim status:
(a) Present benefits
(b) On what basis
(c) Pending changes
(d) Relevant decisions
(e) Pending appeals □ Review worker’s claim in full detail:
(a) Date of injury
(b) Nature of injury
(c) Circumstances of injury
(d) Client’s job
(i) Remuneration
(ii) Duties - job description
(iii) Length of Employment □ If claim was accepted, determine:
(a) Initial benefit rate
(b) Did benefit rate change after 10 weeks?
(i) Evidence of long-term earnings given to WCB
(ii) Client's actual work and earnings history □ Any medical treatment and diagnosis
(a) Client’s position
(b) Doctor’s advice
(c) Board’s position □ Permanent disability
(a) Return to previous job
(b) Return to another job with same employer
(c) Retraining □ Long-term loss of earnings?
(a) Other advisor or representatives
(b) Workers’ advisor? Trade Union? Other?
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