The workers’ compensation appeals board is responsible for reviewing workers comp cases that have already been ruled on by a judge. You may try to bring a case up on appeal if you disagree with the findings of the workers’ comp judge which was assigned to your case. How Does the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Affect My Claim? The appeals board has the right to accept or reject any medical findings that had been presented during the original case. The determination of the appeals board is final. Workers’ comp appeals are typically limited to determinations of whether there was an error of law in the original hearing or to determine if the legal findings in the case were based upon substantial evidence. The appeals board cannot overrule a judge’s decision if it was based on competent evidence. How Can You Use Legal Representation? If you feel like your need to appeal your workers’ comp case, you may want an attorney to represent you. Just because you disagree with the findings of the judge, it does not mean your case will be accepted on appeal. In order to increase your chances of an appeal hearing, you lawyer will be able to file the proper documents necessary to request a review. During the review your lawyer will need to prove that there was an error in the original finding of the workers’ comp judge. This will be difficult to accomplish without the aid of an attorney to represent your case at the appeals hearing. You can speak with a workers' comp attorney by filling out our Free Case Evaluation.
