Difference between revisions of "Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App G)"

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{{Checkbox}} Review client’s file with them
{{Checkbox}} Review client’s file with them
* a) Any correspondence
:(a) Any correspondence
* b) Medical file
:(b) Medical file
* c) Memoranda
:(c) Memoranda


{{Checkbox}} Identify key issues leading to the decision - examine all aspects
{{Checkbox}} Identify key issues leading to the decision - examine all aspects


{{Checkbox}} Research important issues
{{Checkbox}} Research important issues
* a) Medical - consult family doctor, specialist, etc.
:(a) Medical - consult family doctor, specialist, etc.
* b) Policy - read Claims Manual, relevant Reporter decisions, etc.
:(b) Policy - read Claims Manual, relevant Reporter decisions, etc.


{{Checkbox}} Decide on the basic grounds for appeal and relief sought
{{Checkbox}} Decide on the basic grounds for appeal and relief sought
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{{Checkbox}} Prepare and gather the evidence
{{Checkbox}} Prepare and gather the evidence
* a) Client’s testimony
:(a) Client’s testimony
* b) Other witnesses
:(b) Other witnesses
* c) Documents:
:(c) Documents:
**i Medical legal reports
::(i) Medical legal reports
**ii Affidavits or letters from unavailable witnesses
::(ii) Affidavits or letters from unavailable witnesses
**iii Income tax returns, etc.
::(iii) Income tax returns, etc.
***Ask Review Division to subpoena non-cooperative witnesses
::*Ask Review Division to subpoena non-cooperative witnesses


{{Checkbox}} Prepare submissions - do this in writing, as with a trial book
{{Checkbox}} Prepare submissions - do this in writing, as with a trial book
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