Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 438 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
Division 12 - BOARD'S OWN MOTION JURISDICTION
Section 438-012-0061 - Board Review of Voluntary Reopening of an Own Motion Claim

(1) If a dispute arises out of a voluntary reopening of a claim under ORS 656.278(5), a party may file a written request for Board review, with copies to the other party.

(2) Within 14 days after notification from the Board that a review has been requested, the insurer shall submit to the Board and to the claimant or the claimant's attorney, if any, legible copies of all evidence which pertains to the claimant's compensable condition at the time of the voluntary reopening. The insurer may also submit written arguments at this time, with copies to the claimant or the claimant's attorney, if any.

(3) The claimant may submit additional evidence and written argument to the Board, with copies to the insurer or its attorney, if any. To be considered, such evidence and argument must be submitted within 21 days from the date the insurer mails the evidence and argument pursuant to section (2) of this rule.

(4) The Board may refer a matter to the Hearings Division for an evidentiary hearing and recommended findings of fact and conclusions.

(5) The Board shall issue its order within a reasonable time after receipt of all evidence and argument from the parties and any recommendations from the Hearings Division.