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WCB Notice of Appeal to Hearing Officer-Worker Appeal-30 Days

Submitted by andrea on Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - 15:08
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This form is used by workers to file a Notice of Appeal to a Hearing Officer within 30 days of receiving a WCB decision.

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WCB-Notice-of-Appeal-to-Hearing-Officer-Worker-Appeal-30-Days.pdf (137.71 KB)
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WCB Notice of Appeal to Hearing Officer-Employer Appeal-30 Days

Submitted by andrea on Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - 15:06
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This form is used by employers to file a Notice of Appeal to a Hearing Officer within 30 days of receiving a WCB decision.

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Employer Request for File Release – Hearing Officer Appeal

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:49
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A request form for employers to obtain relevant claim file documents from the WCB for a Hearing Officer appeal, completed by an authorized representative.

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WCB Form - Notice of Appeals to Hearing Officer for Workers

Submitted by jesse on Tue, 23 Sep 2025 - 17:48
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WCB Request Photocopy Form

Submitted by jesse on Tue, 23 Sep 2025 - 17:46
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Appealing a Claim Decision

The appeal process—what it is and how it works

When WCB makes a decision—whether on a claim, your industry classification, or your rate—it’s based on the information we have (including medical records, when relevant) and the laws and rules set

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Appealing a Claim Decision

The appeal process—what it is and how it works

A lot of care goes into making a decision on your claim. All the information in your file—including medical records—is carefully reviewed.

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