Key takeaways
An appeal or hearing file should be built around the written decision, issue to be decided, evidence, and official procedure.
Records to organize
- Decision/denial and delivery proof
- Appeal or hearing instructions
- Medical/wage exhibits
- Witness and filing/service records
Questions to verify
- What exact issue is on appeal?
- What deadline applies?
- What evidence is allowed and when?
- Can additional evidence be added later?
Official-source rule
Use the responsible state or federal workers’ compensation agency for current deadlines, forms, benefit rules, medical procedure, and hearing instructions.