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By Colleen S. Casey
Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved.
Listed below are several issues to consider before submitting a document for approval by a workers’ compensation judge (WCJ).
Walk Through Document Defined: A “walk-through” document is defined by 8 CCR §10280(a) as “a document that is presented to a workers' compensation administrative law judge for immediate action.” The following documents are considered appropriate for the “walk-through” process: (See 8 CCR §10280(c).)
I. Compromise and Release & Stipulations with Request for Award
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/EAMS/EAMS_BodyPartsCodeList.pdf
II. Petition for Fees or Motion to Compel
Conclusion: Failure to follow these rules may result in deficiencies that cannot be resolved on the day of the walk through. The WCJ may have no alternative but to set the matter for an adequacy hearing or conference, thus delaying the approval process. The best practice is for both the attorney and the support staff who prepare the “walk through package,” to keep these requirements in mind, and therefore keep the document approval process on track.
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This blog has been approved by the California Division of Workers' Compensation.
Read other EAMS blogs here
View the EAMS Blogs Reference Page (topical index; table of statutes)
For more information about LexisNexis products and solutions connect with us through our corporate site.