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Workers' Compensation Contested Case Hearing

Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation

Formal administrative hearing for unresolved Texas workers' compensation claim disputes.

TexasLegal AssistanceTexas workers' compensation claim parties statewide, including disputes arising in or involving the Central Texas counties.

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How to get help

Follow the CCH Set Notice and DWC preparation instructions. Timely exchange the evidence needed for the hearing and attend at the stated field office, or by videoconference when the parties agree or DWC finds good cause.

Who this service helps

Parties to a Texas workers' compensation dispute that remains unresolved after the applicable benefit review conference process.

Where this service is available

Service area: Texas workers' compensation claim parties statewide, including disputes arising in or involving the Central Texas counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

About this service

After a benefit review conference does not resolve all disputed issues, DWC schedules a contested case hearing where an administrative law judge receives evidence and testimony and issues a binding decision.

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