Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Connecticut
The deadline to challenge a denied workers' comp claim in Connecticut, where to file, and the steps from hearing to appeal.
Short answer: Disputed claims: a written notice of claim must be given to the employer or an administrative law judge of the Workers' Compensation Commission within one year from the accident (three years from the first symptom of an occupational disease), and contested claims are heard by an… Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 31-294c(a), 31-301(a), 31-301b
| Deadline to challenge a denial | Disputed claims: a written notice of claim must be given to the employer or an administrative law judge of the Workers' Compensation Commission within one year from the accident (three years from the first symptom of an occupational disease), and contested claims are heard by an administrative law judge. Either party may appeal an award to the Compensation Review Board within 20 days after it is entered (or after a decision on a later motion), by filing an appeal petition at the administrative law judge's office. A party aggrieved by the Board's decision on a question of law may appeal to the Appellate Court. |
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| Appealing a denial | Disputes are decided by a Workers' Compensation Commission administrative law judge. Either party may appeal an award or decision to the Compensation Review Board within 20 days after it is entered, by filing an appeal petition in the administrative law judge's office. The Board reviews the hearing record and must decide within one year. Decisions of the Compensation Review Board may be appealed further to the Connecticut Appellate Court. |
| Deadline to file a claim | A written notice of claim for compensation (Form 30C) must be given within one year from the date of the accident, or within three years from the first symptom of an occupational disease. If the worker died within two years, dependents may file within that two-year period or within one year of the death, whichever is later. A late notice does not bar the claim if, within the deadline, there was a hearing or written request for a hearing, a voluntary agreement was submitted, or the employer furnished medical care for the injury. The notice can be given to the employer or to the Commission. |
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FAQ
How long do you have to appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Connecticut?
Disputed claims: a written notice of claim must be given to the employer or an administrative law judge of the Workers' Compensation Commission within one year from the accident (three years from the first symptom of an occupational disease), and contested claims are heard by an administrative law judge. Either party may appeal an award to the Compensation Review Board within 20 days after it is entered (or after a decision on a later motion), by filing an appeal petition at the administrative law judge's office. A party aggrieved by the Board's decision on a question of law may appeal to the Appellate Court.
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Connecticut?
Disputes are decided by a Workers' Compensation Commission administrative law judge. Either party may appeal an award or decision to the Compensation Review Board within 20 days after it is entered, by filing an appeal petition in the administrative law judge's office. The Board reviews the hearing record and must decide within one year. Decisions of the Compensation Review Board may be appealed further to the Connecticut Appellate Court.
What is the deadline to file a workers' comp claim in Connecticut?
A written notice of claim for compensation (Form 30C) must be given within one year from the date of the accident, or within three years from the first symptom of an occupational disease. If the worker died within two years, dependents may file within that two-year period or within one year of the death, whichever is later. A late notice does not bar the claim if, within the deadline, there was a hearing or written request for a hearing, a voluntary agreement was submitted, or the employer furnished medical care for the injury. The notice can be given to the employer or to the Commission.
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