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Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel Review

Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation

Written administrative appeal of a Division of Workers' Compensation contested case hearing decision.

TexasLegal AssistanceParties to Texas workers' compensation contested case hearings statewide, including matters connected to the Central Texas counties.

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How to get help

File a written appeal explaining why the decision is wrong and send a same-day copy to the other parties with a signed service statement. Mail or fax it to the Chief Clerk of Proceedings within the 15-day period calculated under the official instructions.

Who this service helps

Either party that disagrees with any part of a Texas workers' compensation contested case hearing decision.

Where this service is available

Service area: Parties to Texas workers' compensation contested case hearings statewide, including matters connected to 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

The Appeals Panel reviews the hearing record and written arguments and may affirm the administrative law judge, reverse and render a decision, or reverse and remand for further action.

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