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A complete account of the review process goes beyond the scope of this chapter. A good starting point in preparing a review of the Board’s decision is to go to http://www.worksafebc.com and look for the “Review and Appeal” section, under the “Claims” menu. There is a Policy and Procedures Manual that describes the process in detail, as well as provides the necessary forms and applications. Limitations as to what kinds of decisions can be appealed, and what persons can appeal them, are clearly stated within this section. | A complete account of the review process goes beyond the scope of this chapter. A good starting point in preparing a review of the Board’s decision is to go to http://www.worksafebc.com and look for the “Review and Appeal” section, under the “Claims” menu. There is a Policy and Procedures Manual that describes the process in detail, as well as provides the necessary forms and applications. Limitations as to what kinds of decisions can be appealed, and what persons can appeal them, are clearly stated within this section. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
== | == E. Appeal Procedure – Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal == | ||
Similarly, the best starting point to prepare an appeal to the WCAT is to go to the [http://www.wcat.bc.ca WCAT website]. The “How to Appeal” section provides information regarding the appeal process, enables access to various appeal forms, and provides internet links to WCAT publications as well as other resources that can assist in the appeal 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. Note that WCAT can reimburse workers for the cost of acquiring medical reports that are reasonably useful to the hearing. | |||
== G. Reconsideration of WCAT Decisions and Judicial Review == | == G. Reconsideration of WCAT Decisions and Judicial Review == | ||