What does a carrier do if it does not want to voluntarily reopen the claim or there are disputes regarding claim reopening?
If the carrier chooses not to voluntarily reopen the claim, it must submit a written recommendation to the Board and provide a copy to claimant and claimant’s attorney, if any. The carrier must also provide documentary evidence that a copy of the written recommendation and attachments was forwarded to claimant and claimant’s attorney, if any. OAR 430-012-0030(1)(b), (2)(b). Examples of documentary evidence include doctor’s reports, chart notes, a Form 827, claimant’s written request for Own Motion benefits, claimant questionnaires, and all other written evidence relied on to complete the Board’s Own Motion Recommendation.
Related Questions
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