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Title 7 - EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Chapter 7-1 - PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Rule 7-160 - HEARING DECISIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 7-160

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Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 33, August 16, 2024
Rule 7-160 - HEARING DECISIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
160.1

The ALJ shall issue an order to reverse, modify, affirm, or remand a determination rendered by the Program within thirty (30) days after the hearing ends or the record closes.

160.2

Unless the OHA or OAH decision is stayed by a reviewing administrative or judicial forum, the Program shall comply with the decision within thirty (30) cale ndar days after the date the decision becomes final.

160.3

If the Program fails to comply with the final decision within the time prescribed at § 160.2 of this chapter:

(a) The claimant shall file Form A- 1 with the General Counsel for the Office of Risk Management to request computation of benefits due pursuant to the compensation order;
(b) Within thirty (30) days from the date the request was received, the Program shall certify an amount due to the claimant under the compensation order; and
(c) Once a certification of compensation is issued, the claimant may file for a lien in the amount certified against the Disability Compensation Fund, the General Fund, or any other District fund or property to pay the compensation award with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
160.4

A claimant may dispute the Program's benefits calculations by appealing the Notice of Benefits to the Chief Risk Officer pursuant to § 156 of this chapter.

160.5

Increases in awards available under Section 2324(g) of the Act shall be limited to awards for indemnity compensation.

160.6

A decision issued on an appeal filed pursuant to Section 2324 or 2328 of the Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 1-623.24 or 1-623.28 ) shall be limited to a decision for or against the payment of compensation. The Program shall calculate and issue a Notice of Benefits in accordance with a compensation order which determines the rate of compensation and period of award.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 7-160

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6325 (7/7/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 4246 (4/5/2019)