Start with the issue actually in dispute
Toxic exposure claim denied is mainly a problem of exposure identity, dose indicators, and medical causation. Build the file around the written notice, dated record, or event that created the problem.
Documents to gather
Sds, exposure monitoring, job history, medical testing, coworker evidence, and denial notice.
Questions to answer before acting
- What changed, on what date, and who made the decision?
- Is there a written notice or only a phone conversation?
- Which medical, wage, employment, or incident record directly addresses the dispute?
- What state or federal agency procedure controls the next step?
- Is there a separate employment, third-party, leave, or discrimination issue that should not be mixed into the workers’ compensation question?
Important caution
Identify the substance and exposure history before arguing causation.