How long do I have to file an appeal?

According to ORC 4123.511(B)(1), the appeal period for a BWC order is 14 days after the date of receipt of the order. There are four additional days attached to the 14-day appeal period to allow time for mailing purposes.

There are some exceptions to this rule such as the tentative order for permanent partial disability applications and the Lump Sum Settlement Agreement for claim settlements. The time frame for filing the appeal will be listed on the order itself. You can appeal any BWC decision as long as you do it within the time frame. Once BWC receives the appeal, your claim will be forwarded to the Industrial Commission of Ohio for a formal hearing.

Appeals and hearings provide due process to the parties of a claim by affording them the opportunity to object to a determination on the claim.

• An appeal that is received via fax is considered timely filed, if the fax date on the appeal is prior to the expiration of the appeal period.
• Objections or appeals pertaining to self-insuring employers decisions are forwarded to the IC within seven days of receipt of the objection or appeal.

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