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May an employer attend hearings in employees’ claims?

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Will the hearing scheduled in my claim be held in Charleston?

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Am I entitled to a hearing before the Office of Judges?

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What should I do if I am unable to attend a hearing?

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What happens after a protest is filed?

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Is a hearing required?

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How much will an attorney charge to represent me?

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Do I need an attorney?

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How can I find out more about Workers’ Compensation laws?

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When can I expect a decision in my claim?

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What can I do if I disagree with the Decision of Administrative Law Judge?

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How long does it take for the Office of Judges to make a decision on a disability claim? Are they obligated by law and state code to make a decision within a certain time frame?

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After a Time Frame is up and no one has protested a claim. A Decision is ordered. How long will it take to hear the decision?

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Can a claimant request an emergency hearing because of financial reasons? If so, how long would this take?

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When I send evidence to the Office of the Judges, do you notify me that my evidence has been received?

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If you request a hearing, can you later cancel it? If so, how?

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Is there a form used to protest an award for permanent impairment? I downloaded the document submission form. Is there another form or do I just write a letter protesting the decision?

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I have received an Acknowledgement and Automatic Time Frame Order requesting evidence or explanation for the basis of protest. Is there any forms from this office that must be sent along with the evidence? What is considered evidence?

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Can I submit a hand-written statement from people who know my condition and how my injury has affected me?

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How much does it cost to protest?

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What does it mean when it says they are protesting the compensability of this claim?

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What is the Office of Judges, and what role does it play in the workers’ compensation system?

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How do I file a protest to an order by the insurance carrier or self-insured employer?

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I was recently examined by a doctor, and I disagree with his report. May I protest the doctor’s findings? Can my employer protest the findings?

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I am a party to a claim in litigation. How can I obtain specific information about the status of this claim?

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I recently received a Decision of Administrative Law Judge granting an award of benefits. When can I expect to receive a check?

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Is the Office of Judges a separate entity from the insurance carrier or self-insured employer? In other words, when I file a protest letter in an appeal of a medical treatment decision my case manager has made, is this protest/appeal going before a totally different group of people to be determined? Or is the Office of Judges simply a different department in the Division of Worker's Compensation?

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A protest is pending before you. By subsequent ruling of the claim administrator, the issue has been resolved. Do I need to do anything further with your Office?