(a) It is the policy of this chapter that the rights of claimants for workers compensation be determined as speedily and expeditiously as possible to the end that those incapacitated by injuries and the dependents of deceased workers may receive benefits as quickly as possible in view of the severe economic hardships which immediately befall the families of injured or deceased workers. Therefore, the criteria for continuances and supplemental hearings "for good cause shown" are to be strictly construed by the Workers Compensation Board of Review and its authorized representatives to prevent delay when granting or denying continuances and supplemental hearings. It is also the policy of this chapter to prohibit the denial of just claims of injured or deceased workers or their dependents on technicalities.
(b) This section becomes effective on July 1, 2022.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 23. Workers' Compensation
§23-5-2. Application by Employee for Further Adjustment of Claim; Objection to Modification; Hearing
§23-5-3. Refusal to Reopen Claim; Notice; Objection; Effective Until June 30, 2022
§23-5-3a. Refusal to Reopen Claim; Notice; Objection; Effective July 1, 2022
§23-5-4. Application by Employer for Modification of Award; Objection to Modification; Hearing
§23-5-5. Refusal of Modification; Notice; Objection; Effective Until June 30, 2022
§23-5-5a. Refusal of Modification; Notice; Objection; Effective July 1, 2022
§23-5-6. Time Periods for Objections and Appeals; Extensions; Effective Until June 30, 2022
§23-5-6a. Time Periods for Objections and Appeals; Extensions; Effective July 1, 2022
§23-5-7. Compromise and Settlement
§23-5-12. Appeal to Board; Procedure; Remand and Supplemental Hearing; Effective Until June 30, 2022
§23-5-14. Disqualification of Board Members
§23-5-16a. Fees of Attorney for Claimant; Unlawful Charging or Receiving of Attorney Fees