Workers’ Compensation Deputy Commissioners
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?
Workers compensation cases are not heard by judges at the local courthouse. The judge in your Virginia workers compensation case is called a Deputy Commissioner and he or she will have the power to do several things in order to properly determine the outcome of your case. Most commonly, you will see workers compensation Deputy …
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Different Levels of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Hearings & Appeals Process
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is divided into 4 divisions that have different functions. Read on to learn how this process works. Deputy Commissioner – (Division 1) If any part of your claim has been contested (for example, if the insurance carrier refuses to cover your medical care or pay your lost wages) a hearing …
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