Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Nevada

A worker who disagrees with the insurer's written determination may request a hearing before a hearing officer within 70 days after the notice of the determination was mailed. A hearing officer's decision may be appealed by filing a notice of appeal with an appeals officer within 30 days after the date of the decision. A petition for judicial review of the appeals officer's decision must be filed within 30 days after entry and service of the decision and order.

A worker who disagrees with an insurer's written determination, or whose written request goes unanswered for 30 days, may request a hearing before a hearing officer within 70 days after the determination was mailed; the insurer must provide the request forms free. A decision of the hearing officer may be appealed to an appeals officer within 30 days. After a final decision by an appeals officer, a petition for judicial review in court must be filed within 30 days after entry and service of that decision. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers can be appointed to represent the worker before the appeals officer.

If the worker sought medical treatment or missed work because of the injury, a claim for compensation (Form C-4) must be filed with the insurer within 90 days after the accident. In a death case, a dependent must file within 1 year after the death. The insurer may excuse a late claim for the same reasons as a late notice.