In any case where an injured employee makes application in writing for a further adjustment of his or her claim under the provisions of section sixteen, article four of this chapter and the application discloses cause for a further adjustment, the commission shall, after due notice to the employer, make the modifications, or changes with respect to former findings or orders in the claim that are justified. Any party dissatisfied with any modification or change made by the commission, the successor to the commission, other private insurance carriers and self-insured employers, whichever is applicable, is, upon proper and timely objection, entitled to a hearing, as provided in section nine of this article.
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