Disputing claim closures
For injuries that have occurred since mid-1990, a party disputing a claim closure must seek departmental reconsideration before proceeding to a hearing. If the extent of the worker’s impairment is not disputed, the process must be completed in 18 working days. When impairment is disputed or medical information is insufficient to determine impairment, a medical arbiter is appointed to examine the worker, and an additional 60 days is allowed. No additional medical evidence may be used in subsequent litigation. Appellate review orders may be appealed to the Workers' Compensation Board Hearings Division.