In any case in which an employer makes application in writing for a modification of any award previously made to an employee of the employer, the commission, the successor to the commission, other private insurance carriers and self-insured employers, whichever is applicable, shall make a decision upon the application. If the application discloses cause for a further adjustment, the commission, the successor to the commission, other private insurance carriers and self-insured employers, whichever is applicable, shall, after due notice to the employee, make the modifications or changes with respect to former findings or orders that are justified. Any party dissatisfied with any modification or change made or by the denial of an application for modification is, upon proper and timely objection, entitled to a hearing as provided in either 23-5-9 or 23-5-9a of this code.
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