Claim Closure, Disabling and Non–Disabling Injuries and Awards

Claim Closure – Non–Disabling Injuries

After your claim has been accepted, eventually it will be closed. This happens after you attain medically stationary status. You will know that your claim has been closed when you receive written communication from the workers' compensation carrier. If the carrier thinks your injury is non–disabling, you will receive only a letter but you may request a reclassification to disabling. Ms. Gabin represents injured workers with disabling claims that have been labeled improperly as non–disabling.

Claim Closure – Disabling Injuries and Awards

If the carrier thinks your condition is disabling, you will receive a document called "Notice of Closure" and this document, typically, will state an "award" for permanent partial disability. An "award" is a benefit and you give up nothing to receive it. An award is not a "settlement" (Settlements). You may appeal the closure AND "cash" the award while you appeal. Ms. Gabin has years of experience assessing whether it is worthwhile to challenge the closure and award amount.

Critical Time Limits

If you have received only a letter stating that your claim is closed and is non–disabling, you have one year to challenge this classification.

If you have received a "Notice of Closure," you have 60 days from the date of closure to appeal the closure by requesting a reconsideration. In a reconsideration, you may challenge the closure date and the amount of award given.

Do not lose your opportunity to challenge a claim closure by missing the deadline.

Fees

If we are successful obtaining an increased award for permanent partial disability, Ms. Gabin's fee is 10 percent of the increase.

How to Contact Us

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